War Memorials: Muslims
(asked on 7th March 2024) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask His Majesty's Government why the National Muslim War Memorial will not be situated in Westminster.
Answered by
Baroness Scott of Bybrook
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)
On 6 March the Chancellor announced funding of up to £1million for a new war memorial to recognise the sacrifice and duty of Muslim soldiers who fought and died for this country in both world wars.
It will be a visible reminder of the important contributions of Muslims to British history, and will promote shared values amongst people of all backgrounds through building a better understanding of faith groups’ contribution to wider society. Further information will be provided in due course.