FOR MEDIA WEDNESDAY, 16 JUNE 1982
FALKLAND ISLANDS APPEAL
The Government has decided to support a national
appeal to assist families of British servicemen
who have suffered in the Falkland Islands dispute
and Fal~ kland Islanders who might be in severe
hardship as a result of the dispute.
I have discussed the proposal with the National
President of the RSL, Sir William Keyes, who has
indicated that the RSL is willing to organise and
co-ordinate the appeal nationally.
The Coimmonwealth Government will be contributing
$. 250,000 towards the national appeal.
In addition, the Government has agreed that contributions
towards the appeal made during the course of the present
financial year and the next financial year will be tax deductible.
I welcome the decision of the RSL to accept the
national co-ordinating role and thank Sir William Keyes
and his Executive for their part in launching the
appeal. 000---
Fraser, Malcolm
Period of Service: 11/11/1975 - 11/03/1983
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