Written question asked by Ian Cawsey (Labour) on Thursday, 14 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 February 2002. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 25 February 2002 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he will publish the Royal Warrant for the Northern Ireland Prison Service Medal. - Inc figure and ref to Northern Ireland Prison Service Medal (Cm 5462), in Library.

Answer: Mr. Cawsey: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he will publish the Royal Warrant for the Northern Ireland Prison Service Medal. [37658] Dr. John Reid: I am pleased to inform my hon. Friend that the Royal Warrant for the Northern Ireland Prison Service Medal was published today and I have placed copies in the Libraries of the House. I am delighted that the staff of the Northern Ireland Prison Service are being recognised for the invaluable work they have carried out on behalf of the community over the last 30 years, often at great personal cost. Twenty nine officers have been murdered and others, and their families, subjected to threats and intimidation. Despite that they have continued to act professionally and have provided an invaluable service to all the people of Northern Ireland.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 37658; 380 c756W;380 c758W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Medals Northern Ireland Prison Service Northern Ireland Prison Service Medal
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk