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Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 November 1991. It was answered by Lord Hamilton of Epsom (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 November 1991 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Untitled Written question

Question
What is his policy towards gifts sent by members of the public to British forces while engaged in service overseas; how many sales there have been to civilians in the Falklands of the contents of gift parcels sent to British forces in the Gulf during Operation Granby; who took the decision to make such sales; what were the proceeds of such sales; & how were the proceeds applied. - Inc figure & ref to 188 c571-2W.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
199 c646-7W;199 c640-1W
Session
1991-92
Subjects
Armed forces Charitable donations Deployment Income Iraq-Kuwait conflict Falkland Islands Parcels
Contains statistics
Yes