Written question asked by Sue Doughty (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 November 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 November 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans the Government has to erect a national monument to conscripted National Servicemen; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to 382 c313W, 20 March 2002 and 382 c450-1W, 21 March 2002.

Answer: Sue Doughty: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans the Government have to erect a national monument to conscripted National Servicemen; and if he will make a statement. [80412] Dr. Moonie: None. In accordance with the long established policy of successive Governments, the cost of erecting war memorials or their subsequent maintenance is not met from public funds but from private donations or public subscription. National Servicemen will be included in the eligibility criteria for the Armed Forces Memorial which my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence announced on 20 March, Official Report, column 313W and 21 March 2002, Official Report, column 449W. I understand that a plot of land at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire has been allocated for a private initiative to erect a memorial specifically for National Servicemen.

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