Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 December 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 December 1998. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 December 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what Christmas season entertainment he is arranging for the troops in Bosnia.

Answer: Mr. Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what Christmas season entertainment he is arranging for the troops in Bosnia. [63909] Mr. Doug Henderson: The principal Christmas entertainment provided for troops in Bosnia this year was a Combined Services Entertainment show which ran from 27 November to 4 December. It played at all major sites and all troops had the opportunity to see it. In addition to this, the British Forces Broadcasting Service will be broadcasting Christmas messages and conducting a radio link with families. There will also be a Christmas delivery of library books and the Service Sound and Vision Corporation are donating videos. Units will also be arranging their own activities such as Christmas lunches and carol services. In addition, all troops will be given extra telephone time free of charge over the holiday period.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 63909; 322 c529W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Armed forces Christmas Deployment Festivals and special occasions Bosnia and Herzegovina