Written question asked by Lord Hart of Tenby (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 December 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 December 2011. It was answered by Hugh Robertson (Conservative) on Monday, 19 December 2011 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Diamond Jubilee 2012: Medals

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport if he will consider extending the eligibility for the Queen's diamond jubilee medal to (a) St John Ambulance Cymru and (b) other such voluntary organisations.

Answer: The eligibility criteria for the diamond jubilee medal are broadly the same as that for the golden jubilee medal, which means that it will be issued to serving front-line members of the armed forces, emergency services and Her Majesty's Prison Service who have completed five years' service on, and including, Accession day, 6 February 2012.The Government are actively considering additional ways to visibly recognise and reward the work of outstanding voluntary organisations such as the St John Ambulance in Her Majesty's diamond jubilee year.

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