To ask the Prime Minister what events he will be hosting in Downing Street on Veterans' Day in celebration of veterans; and to which (a) individuals, (b) groups and (c) hon. and right hon. Members invitations to such events have been extended. (77530)

I will be holding a reception at Downing Street to mark Veterans' Day. Representatives from nearly 40 Veterans associations, along with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (Mr. Browne), my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Brown) and my hon. Friend the Minister for Veterans (Mr. Watson) have been invited. Those attending the reception have been selected to represent as broad a range of veterans' experience, service and age as possible.