Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 November 2005. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Thursday, 24 November 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Foreign Decorations
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his policy is on ex-service personnel (a) receiving and (b) wearing the campaign medal being offered by the Government of Malaysia.
- Answer
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[holding answer 21 November 2005]: The offer by the Government of Malaysia to present the Pingat Jasa Malaysia medal, a commemorative rather than a campaign medal, is being considered by the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals under the Government's rules governing the accepting and wearing of Foreign Awards, Decorations and Medals by British citizens. The Committee is also reviewing these rules.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 439 c2246W;439 c2244W; 30619
- Session
- 2005-06
- Related items
- Subjects
- Malaysia Medals Military decorations
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