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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Wallace of Saltaire (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 31 January 2012.


Armed Forces: Medals

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Wallace of Saltaire on 24 November 2011 (WA 274), whether the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals has considered whether holders of the Merchant Navy Medal may wear this decoration alongside United Kingdom decorations; and, if not, when they will do so.
Answer

The Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals has not considered whether holders of the Merchant Navy Medal may wear this decoration alongside United Kingdom decorations. The committee will only do so if any such recommendation is put forward by the sponsoring department.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15163; 734 c301WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Armed Forces: Medals
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Subjects
Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals Merchant shipping Medals
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk