Free parcel service to troops in Gulf

Title

Free parcel service to troops in Gulf

Genre

Interview

TX Date

5 Dec 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:00

Description

The government has launched a free parcel service to enable people to send Christmas gifts to British servicemen in the Gulf. Defence Secretary Tom King says the new service, called BFPO 3000, will help boost morale, and denies the troops are facing a bleak Christmas. Male interviewer not identified. Break in recording.

Contributors

Tom King

Keywords

Armed forces; Postal services; Saudi Arabia; Christmas; Army personnel; Gulf War (1990-1991)

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