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Written question asked by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 December 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 December 2006. It was answered by Derek Twigg (Labour) on Thursday, 14 December 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Bevin Boys

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer of 27 November 2006, Official Report, column 356W, on the Bevin Boys, which ministerial colleagues he is consulting; and when he expects to make an announcement.
Answer

To date, consultation on the possibility of some form of further recognition for the conscripted coal miners has involved the Department of Trade and Industry, the Home Office and the Cabinet Office. The outcome of these deliberations will be announced in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
454 c1252-3W;454 c125405W; 107955
Session
2006-07
Related items
Bevin Boys
Monday, 27 November 2006
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Military decorations World War II
Link
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