PRESS RELEASE

FROM ALAN KEEN MP

Immediate Release

OUR VETERANS REMEMBERED WITH TEA DANCE & PARTY

The Pearly King & Queen quartet led a tea dance last weekend (23rd July 2006), with songs from the 1940’s and 50’s, entertaining over 350 veterans and their families and friends. Dancing and afternoon tea ensured everyone had a great afternoon.

Tom Watson MP, the Minister for Veterans at the Ministry of Defence, Ann Keen MP & Alan Keen MP presented Veteran Lapel Badges to former service men and women in a very moving ceremony.

“This has been a great afternoon of celebration for everyone. I am happy to be able to share this special day with our local veterans and their families.” said local MP Alan Keen.

Tom Watson MP said, “I am delighted to be in Hounslow and am honoured to meet veterans who have served our country. The badges we have presented today remember the personal courage and commitment of our veterans. I am pleased to celebrate their service.”

Alan is able to apply for Veteran Lapel Badges for their constituents. If you are a veteran or you know of a veteran who served during 1914-1959 please call 020 7219 2819 or email alankeenmp@parliament.uk.

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Notes to Editors:

1. The HM Armed Forces Veterans Badge was launched in May 2004
2. The Veterans Badge is being extended further to all those who served in our armed forces at any time up to 31 December 1959.
3. For further information please call Christie in Alan Keen MP’s office on 0207-219-2819.