HL Deb 07 February 2002 vol 631 c110WA
Lord Morris of Manchester

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What further contacts they have had with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on the issue of disturbance to British war graves in France and Belgium; and at what stage Ministers will be prepared to make direct interventions. [HL2658]

Lord Bach

The Government have not had any contacts with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission on this issue since the matter was discussed in the House on 21 January (Official Report, cols. 1328–31). Officials do however keep in regular touch with commission staff.

We anticipate that both the Belgian and French Governments will continue to honour our war dead as they have in the past, and we would not expect to be officially involved until either project has reached the stage of full consultation with interested parties.