Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Attlee (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 February 2012.

Armed Forces: Medals

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Wallace of Saltaire on 31 January (WA 301), what is the policy of the relevant department about the wearing of Merchant Navy Medals; and whether the relevant department will now put forward a recommendation to the Committee on the Grant of Honours and Medals to enable holders of the Merchant Navy Medal to wear it alongside United Kingdom decorations.

Answer: We recognise the invaluable contribution made by merchant seamen to our national life, in times of both war and peace. Her Majesty’s Government are currently considering the representations which have been made in relation to the wearing of the Merchant Navy Medal.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 15406; 735 c31WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Armed Forces: Medals
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Subjects: Merchant shipping Medals
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