§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Prime Minister (1) if he will have another meeting with the Royal British Legion over compensation for former prisoners of war held by the Japanese; [127626]
- (2) if the final decision to pay compensation to former prisoners of war held by the Japanese will be made by him; [127629]
- (3) which Departments are involved in considering whether compensation should be paid to former prisoners of war held by the Japanese; [127628]
- (4) when he will make a decision concerning compensation to former prisoners of war who were held by the Japanese. [127627]
§ The Prime MinisterNo further meetings with the Royal British Legion are anticipated at this stage, as a decision is expected shortly. The final decision will be taken in consultation with colleagues in the Departments listed in the answer given by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence to the hon. Member for Winchester (Mr. Oaten) on 13 June 2000,Official Report, column 568W.