Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 7 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 June 2000. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 June 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many civilians served on RMS `St Helena' during the Falklands conflict; of these how many were from (a) St. Helena, (b) the Falklands, (c) the United Kingdom and (d) elsewhere; and how many have been awarded the South Atlantic Medal. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many civilians served on RMS St. Helena during the Falklands conflict; of these how many were from (a) St. Helena, (b) the Falklands, (c) the United Kingdom and (d) elsewhere; and how many have been awarded the South Atlantic Medal. [125593] Mr. Hill: Approximately 32 civilians served on RMS St. Helena at the time of the Falklands War. Of these, 21 were from St Helena, none from the Falklands, 11 were from the United Kingdom and none from elsewhere. None of these people have been awarded the South Atlantic Medal.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 125593; 352 c111-2W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Civilians Crew Falkland Islands Medals Military decorations St Helena RMS St Helena
Contains statistics: Yes
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