§ Mr. John CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to erect a memorial to Britain's post-1945 National Servicemen. [174]
§ Mr. SpellarThe Ministry of Defence has no plans to erect a memorial to Britain's post-war National Servicemen.
It has been a long-standing policy of successive Governments that the cost of memorials is usually met not from public funds but from private donations or public subscription.
In the event that such funding were to be found, my Department would be happy to assist in identifying a suitable site and to provide representation at any dedication ceremony.