First World War Centenary Debate

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Gareth Johnson

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First World War Centenary

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Wednesday 13th March 2013

(11 years, 1 month ago)

Westminster Hall
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Gareth Johnson Portrait Gareth Johnson (Dartford) (Con)
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Is my hon. Friend aware of the innovation by Greenhithe Royal British Legion branch in my constituency, which came up with the idea of scattering poppy seeds across the region and is selling the seeds? This idea has been endorsed by the Prime Minister. We hope to see, during the commemoration of the centenary of the outbreak of the first world war, fields of red poppies in the local area, which will be a poignant reminder of all the sacrifice.

Damian Collins Portrait Damian Collins
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That excellent project demonstrates the great wealth of interest that there is throughout the country in communities doing their own, different things to mark the centenary of the first world war.