MoD rejects presents for troops_2
7 September 2012
The Ministry of Defence is refusing to transport gifts donated by UK firms to British troops in Iraq, claiming that too many would put its supply chain under unacceptable pressure.
The MoD says that it is too dangerous and costly to send extra aircraft and will "politely decline" offers from British companies or charities wanting to send Christmas boxes.
But the refusal by the MoD could damage the morale of the 14,000 British troops, according to some critics.
A spokesperson for the MoD told SM: "We have been advised by commanders in...