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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 24 July 2006.


Memorials

Question
What plans they have to commemorate the military personnel and police who died in (a) the 1916 Easter rebellion in Ireland; (b) the 1919-21 war of independence in Ireland; and (c) the 1921-22 civil disturbances in Northern Ireland.
Answer

We have no plans to do so. The National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph is an expression of remembrance and a commemoration of all those killed and injured in service of their country, and all those who mourn them.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6541; 684 c229WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Armed conflict Ireland (island) Monuments
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk