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Written question asked by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 April 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 May 2006. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Thursday, 4 May 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Iraq

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence under what conditions civilian personnel serving in Iraq are eligible for the Operation Telic medal.
Answer

The Iraq medal is a Ministry of Defence medal. Civilian personnel serving in Iraq are eligible to receive the medal, provided they are sent to Iraq by the Ministry of Defence; work in direct support of the military, and meet the stipulated eligibility criteria.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
445 c1814W;445 c1814W; 67775
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Iraq Medals Military decorations Iraq conflict
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk