Written questions

World War I and World War II: Women

Commons · Question 57634 · Tabled 5 Jun 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 11 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Mary Glindon

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of sponsoring a memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum to the Canary Girls munitions factory workers in the (a) First and (b) Second Worl

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 11 Jun 2025

The Government recognises the hard work of the Munitions workers and is extremely grateful for their input and sacrifices made during both world wars often working in harsh conditions, to ensure that our soldiers were well equipped during the war effort. ...