Written question asked by Andrew Turner (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 December 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 December 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will place in the Library copies of consultation letters sent, and replies received, on the date of celebration of the 60th anniversaries of VE and VJ days; and if he will make a statement on the process leading to the choice of a single date.

Answer: Mr. Andrew Turner: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will place in the Library copies of consultation letters sent, and replies received, on the date of celebration of the 60th anniversaries of VE and VJ days; and if he will make a statement on the process leading to the choice of a single date. [202701] Mr. Caplin: VE Day and VJ Day ceremonies at the cenotaph in London will be held on Sunday 8 May and Sunday 21 August respectively. Informal consultation took place with the appropriate Veterans organisations prior to my announcement of these ceremonies on 27 September.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 202701; 428 c1162W;428 c1161-2W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Anniversaries Festivals and special occasions World War II VE Day Veterans VJ Day
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