§ Mr. McCabeTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received on recognition for Midlands veterans at the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings; and when he will announce the programme of commemoration events. [123844]
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§ Mr. Caplin[holding answer 7 July 2003]: No such representations have been received. However I am aware of local media interest in this matter. Her Majesty's Government is represented on the French Government's Normandie Memorie 60eme Anniversaire Committee which is developing a full programme of commemorative events in France from 4 June 2004 onwards. I refer my hon. Friend to my letter of 7 July 2003, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assistance his Department is providing to the Normandy Veterans Association to(a) organise and (b) implement the commemoration events for the 60th anniversary of D-Day. [122307]
§ Mr. CaplinThe Government's position on this matter is outlined in my letter of 7 July 2003. I refer the hon. Member to the copy of the letter placed in the Library of the House.