Oral Answers to Questions

Craig Tracey Excerpts

Monday 15th November 2021 Commons Chamber

[Simon Baynes (Clwyd South) (Con)]

1. What steps his Department is taking to (a) support and (b) promote the poppy appeal.

[Craig Tracey (North Warwickshire) (Con)]

2. What steps his Department is taking to (a) support and (b) promote the poppy appeal.

[Elliot Colburn (Carshalton and Wallington) (Con)]

6. What steps his Department is taking to (a) support and (b) promote the poppy appeal.

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[Craig Tracey]

The fantastic work of the poppy appeal, which raises millions every year for our veterans, is only possible thanks to the hard work of the volunteers and armed forces who take part, giving up their time to ensure that the Royal British Legion’s fundraising efforts succeed. Will the Minister join me in thanking the volunteers and organisers of the Bedworth Armistice Day parade in my constituency, chaired by Ken Whitehead? It celebrated its centenary this year, being the only parade outside London to have taken place every year on 11 November.

[Leo Docherty]

My hon. Friend is right to refer to the central role of the Royal British Legion volunteers. They are a magnificent bunch of people, and I particularly commend Ken Whitehead and all the Bedworth Armistice Day team. I also want to record my thanks for all my hon. Friend’s work to support our veterans and forces people in his constituency.