Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 December 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 3 December 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the convention under which holders of VC and GC decorations are awarded honorary medals.
- Answer
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Mr. Swayne: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the convention under which holders of VC and GC decorations are awarded honorary medals. [19839] Dr. Moonie: The United Kingdom honours system does not include the concept of honorary medals.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 376 c7W; 19839
- Session
- 2001-02
- Subjects
- Armed forces Medals Military decorations
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