Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Monday, 25 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 1999. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Monday, 1 November 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to invite German, Italian and Japanese veterans to join the Remembance Sunday parade in Whitehall.

Answer: Mr. Swayne: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to invite German, Italian and Japanese veterans to join the Remembrance Sunday parade in Whitehall. [96029] Mr. Straw: There are no plans to widen the attendance at the Cenotaph ceremony on Remembrance Sunday to include German, Japanese and Italian veterans. The Royal British Legion, which organises the march past the Cenotaph which follows the official ceremony on Remembrance Sunday, has however made proposals which will allow greater participation in future years by non ex-Service groups and individuals. I have welcomed the proposals for expansion of the march past put forward by the Royal British Legion, and my officials are discussing the details with them.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 96029; 337 c62W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Demonstrations Festivals and special occasions Remembrance Day Royal British Legion Veterans