Written question asked by John Whittingdale (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 2003. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, whether he will distribute Queen's Golden Jubilee Medals to retained firefighters in Essex as soon as they are available; what his policy is towards the distribution of Queen's Golden Jubilee Medals to firefighters (a) who are participating in industrial action and (b) who are not participating in industrial action.

Answer: Mr. Whittingdale: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister (1) whether he will distribute Queen's Golden Jubilee Medals to retained firefighters in Essex as soon as they are available; [115674] (2) what his policy is towards the distribution of Queen's Golden Jubilee Medals to firefighters (a) who are participating in industrial action and (b) who are not participating in industrial action. [115675] Mr. Raynsford: The Government have always said it hoped that the Golden Jubilee Medals would be given to eligible firefighters by the end of June 2003 as originally planned. Minting has been completed and distribution to brigades began on 28 May. Essex firefighters will receive their medals within this timeframe. No distinction is being made between those that have, and have not, participated in industrial action.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 407 c892W;407 c896W; 115674;115675
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Anniversaries Eligibility Fire and rescue services Medals Elizabeth II, Queen Golden Jubilee 2002
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk