Written question asked by John Healey (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 1999. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are the roles and responsibilities of (a) Ministers and (b) officials in the process for determining eligibility for the award of the General Service Medal for a period of military service.

Answer: Mr. Healey: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what are the roles and responsibilities of (a) Ministers and (b) officials in the process for determining eligibility for the award of the General Service Medal for a period of military service. [84934] Mr. Spellar: The qualifying criteria for the award of clasps to the General Service Medal and General Service Medal 1962 are laid down in the appropriate Command Paper. Ministers have no responsibilities in the process of determining eligibility for these awards. Officials in the appropriate medal office are responsible for determining individual eligibility by comparing a person's Record of Service against the criteria published for the award of the medal and the relevant clasp.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 332 c211W; 84934
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Armed forces Civil servants Eligibility Ministerial duties Medals Military decorations General Service Medal