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Written question asked by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Monday, 20 November 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 November 2006. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Monday, 27 November 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Bevin Boys

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent meetings he has had with the Bevin Boys Association to discuss the case for a medal for Bevin Boys; and when he expects to report on the outcome of his work examining the merits of such a medal.
Answer

My office has been in regular contact with the Vice President of the, Bevin Boys Association since officials met him on 30 August 2006. I plan to meet him shortly. I am also consulting with interested ministerial colleagues and will make an announcement on this work in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
102699; 453 c356W
Session
2006-07
Related items
Bevin Boys
Thursday, 14 December 2006
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Mining Medals Military decorations World War II
Link
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