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Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 24 February 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
How many British Service personnel who took part in the Korean war are still waiting to be awarded a Korean war medal. - Disproportionate cost.
Answer

Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many British service personnel who took part in the Korean war are still waiting to be awarded a Korean war medal; and if he will make a statement. [16961] Mr. Soames: The information requested is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16961; 291 c118W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Medals Military decorations Korean War
Contains statistics
Yes