Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 19 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 October 2004. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 October 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department asked (a) Perth and Kinross District Council, (b) the Black Watch and (c) other organisations to prepare for a welcome back home parade in Perth in November or December. - (Holding answer 25 October 2004).

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether his Department asked (a) Perth and Kinross district council, (b) The Black Watch and (c) other organisations to prepare for a welcome back home parade in Perth in November or December. [193243] Mr. Hoon :[holding answer 25 October 2004]: A series of parades had been planned during the period 29 November to 4 December 2004 throughout the Regimental area, including Perth, in order to celebrate 1st Battalion The Black Watch return from Iraq. These parades have now been postponed until the return date of the Regiment is confirmed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c1229W;425 c1229-30W; 193243
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Armed forces Army Armed conflict Iraq Festivals and special occasions Scotland Black Watch Perth
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk