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Latest 3 Written Questions
(View all written questions)1 Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport Questions
(View all Lord Richards of Herstmonceux's DCMS questions)The Government announced the VE and VJ Day 80 programme with a statement to both Houses on 13 March. Debates were held on the same topic on 6 May in the House of Commons and on 9 May in the House of Lords.
On Friday 15 August, the Royal British Legion, supported by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), will lead a service at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, honouring those who served in the War in the Far East.
DCMS is also supporting the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to run more than 250 mobile exhibitions across the UK and at key global commemorative sites to the Pacific, highlighting the stories of those who fought in the Second World War.
To recognise the war’s continuation beyond VE Day and the sacrifices made in the Far East, the Government’s National Engagement Programme runs throughout this 80th anniversary year to include both VE and VJ Day. More information is available at ve-vjday80.gov.uk.
Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
1 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Questions
(View all Lord Richards of Herstmonceux's FCDO questions)We will continue supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes to defend itself and secure a just and lasting peace. The clearest path to peace is for Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine tomorrow. It is for Ukraine to determine its position on its long-term future. A strong, sovereign, and secure Ukraine that is able to defend against and deter future aggression is in the UK's interest.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
1 Ministry of Defence Questions
(View all Lord Richards of Herstmonceux's ministry-of-defence questions)The Royal Marines will continue to be supported by three Bay Class landing ships and RFA Argus until the introduction of up-to-six Multi Role Support Ships. The first of these will enter service in 2033.
The Secretary of State has confirmed that the future for our Royal Marines will be reinforced in the Strategic Defence Review.
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)