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The Ministry of Defence's Policy on War Memorials
Introduction I Policy I Maintenance I Disposal I Inventory I War
Memorials Trust I English Heritage I
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It has been a long standing policy of successive Governments
that the cost of erecting memorials and associated projects are not usually
met from public funds, but from private donations or public subscription.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not have responsibility for either the
funding or maintenance of war memorials. The MOD receives many requests from
individuals, ex-Servicemen's groups and charitable organisations seeking
assistance with various projects. It would not be possible to be seen to
support one project rather than another. The vast majority have worthy goals
and can make an equally compelling case for support. It would be divisive
and open to criticism from unsuccessful applicants, if the Government were
to pick and choose which projects to support.
The Government contributes to the commemoration of those killed
in both World Wars through the cemeteries and memorials erected and maintained
by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), the United Kingdom's contribution
to which is funded through the Ministry of Defence. The scale of this support
is demonstrated by the fact that the Department contributes over £26
million per year. Whilst unable to assist financially with the cost of funding
new war memorials, the MOD will provide appropriate representation at any
dedication ceremony for new war memorials, once funding has been raised and
the memorial erected.
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