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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Monday, 20 October 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


War Graves

Question

The anomaly is not acceptable, because post-1945 war graves have not been maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. I would suggest that this is in breach of the armed forces covenant. If there is a will, there is a

way. The CWGC should be allowed to take over and maintain those graves of military personnel who have died since 1945.

Answer

Again, I am very grateful for those comments and happily take them on board. I am happy to look at the issue and report back both to the hon. Gentleman and to the hon. Member for North Durham (Mr Jones).


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
586 c673 
Session
2014-15
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Repairs and maintenance War graves
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk