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Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Thursday, 23 March 2006.


Armed Forces: Royal Irish Regiment

Question
When they expect to announce the details of the after-care package for the widows and families of members of the Royal Irish Regiment home service battalions and the Ulster Defence Regiment killed in the course of their duties (as stated by the right honourable Adam Ingram MP to Lady Hermon MP on 9 March (Official Report, col. 906).
Answer

As my right honourable friend the Minister of State for the Armed Forces said in his Statement on 9 March in another place, work is continuing to develop the precise elements of the aftercare package. We recognise the interest in the outcome of this detailed work and we are keen to tell members of the Home Service at the earliest opportunity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4744; 680 c73WA
Session
2005-06
Related items
Royal Irish Regiment (Home Service)
Thursday, 9 March 2006
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Death Army Families Northern Ireland Ulster Defence Regiment Royal Irish Regiment Widowed people
Link
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