Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 17 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 October 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an exception to the next-of-kin rule to facilitate the attendance of Mr Terry Jeans at the trial in Croatia of the people alleged to have murdered his son.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make an exception to the next-of-kin rule to facilitate the attendance of Mr.Terry Jeans at the trial in Croatia of the people alleged to have murdered his son. [133732] Mr. Caplin: In July 2002 public funds were exceptionally made available to enable Mr. Jeans to be present at the trial of those accused of killing his son. It was made clear to Mr. Jeans at that time that this action constituted a one-off payment for a final trip to Croatia which in no way constituted a precedent. It was also made clear to Mr. Jeans that the Ministry of Defence could not envisage making any further public funds available to support him. This remains the position.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 133732; 411 c587W;411 c591W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed forces Attendance Finance Homicide Trials Croatia Next of kin Jeans, Simon Jeans, Terry
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk