Bob Russell
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(10 years, 1 month ago)
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Anna Soubry
The simple and short answer is yes, I am more than happy to look at that.
Sir Bob Russell (Colchester) (LD)
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.
Anna Soubry
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).