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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Caroline Dinenage (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Monday, 20 February 2012 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Arctic Convoy Veterans

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress has been made by the independent review into granting a medal to the Arctic Convoy veterans; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Government have agreed that there should be a fresh review of the rules governing the award of military medals. It will be conducted by an independent reviewer with full consultation with interested parties. The terms of reference and further details will be released shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
95292 
540 c599 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Related items
Honours and Decorations Committee
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Military decorations World War II
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk