Written question asked by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Friday, 19 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 February 2010. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Thursday, 25 February 2010 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Bletchley Park

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps his Department has taken to recognise those who worked at Bletchley Park during the Second World War in the last 10 years.

Answer: On 9 July 2009 I announced the launch of the Bletchley Park Commemorative Badge, to honour those who worked at Bletchley Park and its outstations during the Second World War. The launch was marked by a special ceremony at Bletchley Park on 9 October 2009, which my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary attended. Since its launch, over 2500 badges and accompanying certificates have been awarded to surviving veterans. In addition to the Commemorative Badge a bound Roll of Honour will be created containing the names of all those that worked at Bletchley Park and its outstations during the Second World War, which will be located at Bletchley Park and on their website.

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