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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 December 2006.


Ambulance Service: Northern Ireland

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:How they have recognised the work of the professional and voluntary ambulance crews who have worked in Northern Ireland throughout the 25 years of terrorist activity.
Answer

Ambulance staff are eligible to receive the ambulance service (emergency services) long service and good conduct medal, the Ambulance Service Association (ASA) long service medal and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal. The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister (OFMDFM) is considering a proposal for a Northern Ireland volunteer medal for members of the Order of St John, the Order of Malta and the British Red Cross.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
440; 687 c115WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Ambulance services Northern Ireland Medals Terrorism
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk