North Wales MS Mark Isherwood has today questioned the First Minister about action the Welsh Government has taken to involve North Wales communities in events to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.
With the anniversary just over a week away, Mr Isherwood raised the matter in today’s meeting of the Welsh Parliament, emphasising the importance of the day and referring to some of the events that will be taking place across North Wales.
He said:
“The 80th Anniversary Commemoration of VE Day Event in the Senedd on 8th May, marking 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe, hosted by the Royal British Legion and sponsored by Darren Millar MS, will pay tribute to the service and sacrifices made by British, Commonwealth and Allied forces.
“Working together with the Together Coalition, what action has the Welsh Government taken to involve communities in North Wales, noting, for example, the service of Remembrance at St Giles' Church, Wrexham, followed by a parade led by the Royal Welch Fusiliers Volunteer Corps of Drums, a salute and wreath-laying ceremony; the event at the Daniel Owen Centre in Mold, hosted by Mold Town Council; events in Flint, beginning with the Town Council’s proclamation on St Mary and St David's Parish Church steps, and ending with a beacon on the Flintshire Coastal Path in Flint to symbolise the ‘light of peace’; concerts in Rhyl and Rhos-on-sea; beacons on Pensarn and Llandudno Promenades; and flag-raising and beacon-lighting ceremonies on Ynys Môn?”
In her response, the First Minister acknowledged Mr Isherwood’s reference to events in North Wales but failed to answer his question.