Written question asked by Hugh Robertson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made with the award of a medal for service in Iraq. - Including ref to 6 November 2003, 412 c769W. (Holding answer 15 December 2003).

Answer: Hugh Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made with the award of a medal for service in Iraq. [144009] Mr. Caplin: [holding answer 15 December 2003]: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 6 November 2003, Official Report, columns 768-69W, to the hon. Member for Taunton (Mr. Flook). The case for the award of a campaign medal to recognise service in Iraq is currently with the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals for their deliberation. I expect to make a further announcement in the new year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 144009; 415 c947W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Armed forces Armed conflict Eligibility Iraq Medals Military decorations Iraq conflict
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