To ask the Prime Minister what recent representations he has had from the Royal British Legion about the decision of its annual conference on the establishment of an ex-service affairs unit within Government; what reply he is sending; and if he will make a statement. [34392]

I have recently received a letter from the national chairman of the Royal British Legion on the question of establishing an ex-services affairs unit. I have asked my noble Friend Lord MacKay of Ardbrecknish to consider the points made on reply on my behalf.