Written question asked by Damian Green (Conservative) on Monday, 28 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 April 2005. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 April 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has received on the retention of First World War medal index cards; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Damian Green: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received on the retention of First World War medal index cards; and if he will make a statement. [224454] Mr. Caplin: Approximately 100 members of the public have made representations directly or via their MPs about the future of the index cards. In addition, a number of organisations have made formal and informal approaches about the possibility of taking them. The Ministry of Defence, together with The National Archives, has been actively seeking a suitable institution prepared to take these cards. So far, a firm offer of a home for just a small part of the collection has been made. No decision on the retention or destruction of the cards will be taken until all such avenues have been explored.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1516W;432 c1510W; 224454
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Army Archives Medals Military decorations World War I Departmental records
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk