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Written question asked by Lord Ashcroft (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 March 2011.


Armed Forces: Medals

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether a serving British prison officer in Afghanistan is entitled to a campaign medal.
Original answer

Yes. To be eligible, personnel must have served at least 45 days service in total under the command of the UK Joint Task Force commander on a designated operation within the qualifying area.

It has since been corrected.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7569; 726 c170WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Correction to Lords Written Answer
Monday, 23 May 2011
Written statements
House of Lords
Notes
Answer corrected on 23 May 2011 at 727 c103WS.
Subjects
Medals Afghanistan Prison officers
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk