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Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Friday, 8 July 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 July 2011. It was answered by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 July 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Medals

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his policy is on the Polar Medal; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The policy is clearly outlined in the Royal Warrant of 1998 which was published in the London Gazette No. 55252 dated 14 September 1998.Her Majesty the Queen is the final arbitrator of the recommendations received from the Polar Medal Assessment Committee.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
66015; 531 c430W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Medals Military decorations
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk