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Written question asked by Lord West of Spithead (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Wallace of Saltaire (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 24 November 2011.


Armed Forces: Medals

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Wallace of Saltaire on 10 November (WA 75), who will make the decision in response to the request that the Merchant Navy Medal become part of the United Kingdom honours system to the extent that it can have a place in the order of wear, in recognition of the service of the merchant marine and to mark the Diamond Jubilee.
Answer

The Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals is responsible for considering any departmental recommendations relating to medals policy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13408; 732 c273WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Armed Forces: Medals
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Written questions
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Armed Forces: Medals
Thursday, 10 November 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Merchant shipping Medals
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk