Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 July 1997. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 28 July 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: If he will place in the Library a copy of the Joint Service Review of Honours and Awards.

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will place in the Library a copy of the joint service review of honours and awards; and if he will make a statement. [10761] Dr. Reid: The joint service review of honours and awards has been in being since 1992 and has been examining all aspects of awards to the armed services. To date, all the gallantry awards have been reformed and rank is now no longer a factor in deciding the level of the award. The next stage has been the examination of the long service and efficiency awards to the regular forces and the volunteer reserves. Proposals are now at an advanced stage and recommendations will be reviewed by Ministers later this year.

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