Written question asked by Jeffrey M Donaldson (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 23 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 October 2002. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 October 2002 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will include the Prison Service as one of the organisations to receive the Golden Jubilee Medal from Her Majesty the Queen. - (Holding answer 28 October 2002).

Answer: Mr. Donaldson: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport if she will include the Prison Service as one of the organisations to receive the Golden Jubilee Medal from Her Majesty the Queen. [77807] Tessa Jowell: [holding answer 28 October 2002]: The medal is being issued to the living holders of the Victoria Cross and the George Cross, to serving members of the armed forces and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and to the '999' emergency services. The Prison Service is not an emergency service. Accordingly, it is not eligible to receive the medal. There are no plans to re-open the matter.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 77807; 391 c793W;391 c789W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Anniversaries Medals HM Prison Service Elizabeth II, Queen Golden Jubilee 2002
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