Written question asked by Alan Reid (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 April 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Friday, 11 April 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his written statement of 8th April 2003 at 403 c15WS, on welfare support for personnel in the Gulf, when he expects that the operational situation will allow the Government to implement its plans for enabling families to send parcels free of charge to troops serving in the Gulf; and if he will make a statement. - Includes ref to 10 April 2003 at 32-4WS and that will operate from Thursday 17 April 2003.

Answer: Mr. Alan Reid: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to his written statement of 8 April, on welfare support for personnel in the Gulf, when he expects that the operational situation will allow the Government to implement its plans for enabling families to send parcels free of charge to troops serving in the Gulf; and if he will make a statement. [108829] Mr. Ingram: Family and friends will be able to send letters and packets up to 2kg in weight to named personnel at BFPO addresses in the Gulf with effect from Thursday 17 April 2003. I refer the hon. Member also to my Written Statement to the House of 10 April 2003, Official Report, columns 32-34WS.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 108829; 403 c423W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed forces Armed conflict Concessions Fees and charges Exemptions Iraq Postal services Parcels Iraq conflict British Forces Post Office
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