Written question asked by Jeffrey M Donaldson (Independent Unionist) on Tuesday, 1 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 July 2003. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Friday, 4 July 2003 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when the Jubilee Medal awarded to fire officers will be presented; and whether all officers and their families will be invited to attend the ceremony.

Answer: Mr. Donaldson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the Jubilee Medal awarded to fire officers will be presented; and whether all officers and their families will be invited to attend the ceremony. [123501] Angela Smith: The first Golden Jubilee Medals were presented at Brigade Headquarters on 2 July 2003. The remainder have been issued to Area Commanders for presentation. There were no families at the presentation on 2 July, and it will be for each Area Commander to decide on the dates and other arrangements for the local presentations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 123501; 408 c555W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Anniversaries Fire and rescue services Medals Elizabeth II, Queen Golden Jubilee 2002
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk