§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans will be put in place to commemorate in the UK the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War. [173787]
§ Mr. Caplin[holding answer 17 May 2004]: Preliminary discussions have taken place with the principal veterans association, SAMA82 about this important anniversary. These will continue in order to develop ideas and when there is agreement I will ensure that an appropriate announcement is made to the House.
§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether funding will be provided for a visit in 2007 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War as it was for the 2002 Pilgrimage to the Falkland Islands by the South Atlantic Association. [173789]
§ Mr. Caplin[holding answer 17 May 2004]: At this early stage, we have yet to decide the detail of our plans for the 25th anniversary of the Falklands Conflict. However, we will be consulting key stakeholders for their views and will give careful consideration to these.