Written question asked by Lord Deben (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 November 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 12 November 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will create an accessible Board of Appeal for the award of defence medals, in order that evidence that is acceptable to a Court of Law is not disregarded.

Answer: Mr. Gummer: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will create an accessible Board of Appeal for the award of defence medals, in order that evidence that is acceptable to a Court of Law is not disregarded. [13544] Dr. Moonie: I do not believe there is a requirement for a Board of Appeal. The authoritative source of an individual's medal entitlement is properly their service record. If an individual disputes the official record then the onus is on that individual to provide official contemporary documentary evidence as proof of entitlement.

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