§ Lord Marlesfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
How they intend to mark in Parliament the passing of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service (the former Colonial Service), which ceased to exist on 30 June 1997, in view of the part it played in the political and economic development of Britain's former overseas territories.
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§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanWe are aware of plans by the Overseas Service Pensioners' Association, and others, to mark the end of the HMOCS with commemorative events in 1999. We will wish to be associated with these events.