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Written question asked by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Thursday, 19 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 January 2012. It was answered by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Monday, 30 January 2012 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Merchant Navy: Medals

Question
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what consideration he has given to including the Merchant Navy Medal in the orders of wear.
Answer

The Merchant Navy Medal is not part of the UK Honours System and thus has no place in the Order of Wear. The Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals is responsible for considering any departmental recommendations relating to medals policy should they be received.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
91557; 539 c472W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Merchant shipping Medals
Link
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