Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Friday, 17 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 October 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Thursday, 23 October 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects to award a campaign medal for servicemen and women who have served in Iraq. - Inc ref to 8 July 2003, 408 c47WS.

Answer: Mr. Gerald Howarth: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to award a campaign medal for servicemen and women who have served in Iraq. [133756] Mr. Caplin: Following my announcement to the House on 8 July 2003, Official Report, column 47WS, that a campaign medal would be awarded for service during the recent operations in Iraq, officials have been preparing the detailed eligibility criteria to be associated with this award. Once determined, they have to be agreed by the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals and then passed to Her Majesty the Queen for her approval. The work is progressing well and I hope to make a further announcement shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 133756; 411 c654W;411 c660W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed forces Armed conflict Civilians Iraq Medals Military decorations Iraq conflict
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk