Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 31 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 2002. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 November 2002 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many gallantry honours have been awarded, and how many of those awarded posthumously, in each of the past 10 years for which records are available. - Includes table.

Answer: Andrew George: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many gallantry honours have been awarded and how many of those awarded posthumously, in each of the past 10 years for which records are available. [79548] The Prime Minister: I am replying to this question as it relates to matters for which I am responsible. Figures for gallantry awards during the years 1992-2002 are as follows: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. George Cross George Medal1 Queen's Gallantry Medal1 Queen's Commendation for Bravery1 1992 Nil 2 2 36 1993 Nil 2(1) 13(1) 41 1994 Nil 1(1) 7(1) 58 1995 Nil 2(1) 14(1) 57(2) 1996 Nil 2(2) 17(2) 56(1) 1997 Nil 2(1) 9(3) 20(1) 1998 Nil 1 6(2) 18 1999 Nil Nil Nil 7 2000 Nil 2(2) 1 22 2001 Nil 1 1(1) 11 2002 Nil Nil 1 4(1) Nil 15(8) 71(11) 330(5) _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Note: 1 Figures in brackets indicate the number of these awards that were made posthumously.

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