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Written question asked by Lord Mason of Barnsley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Drayson (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 November 2006.


Bevin Boys

Question
What further consideration they have given to the possibility of recognising the conscripted Bevin Boy coal miners for their contribution to the war effort between 1939 and 1945.
Answer

As indicated by the then Minister for Veterans, during the adjournment debate on 25 July 2006 in another place, the Ministry of Defence, in consultation with other interested government departments, is considering the case for the creation of a badge to recognise the particular contribution during the Second World War of conscripted Bevin Boys. A Statement will be made in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7736; 686 c29WA
Session
2005-06
Related items
World War II: Conscripted Coal Miners
Monday, 4 December 2006
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Coal Mining National service World War II
Link
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