§ Mr. MalinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his response to the recommendation in paragraph 92 of the seventh report of the Defence Committee, session 1999–2000, concerning civilian contractors who served in the Gulf; whether he intends to make provision to compensate Paul Connolly; and if he will make a statement. [34915]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 11 February 2002]I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.