Written question asked by Graham Allen (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 November 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 29 November 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to recognise the service of Arctic Convoy veterans. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Allen: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he has taken to recognise the service of Arctic Convoy veterans. [199375] Mr. Caplin: As we approach the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War the whole House will I am sure agree that we owe all veterans, including those who served in the Arctic Convoys, our greatest respect and thanks for that service. However and specifically, service on the convoys to Northern Russia during the Second World War has already been recognised by the award of the Atlantic Star. The qualifying criteria for the medal, are published in Command Paper 6633 in May 1945 and Command Paper 6833 in June 1946 and are indeed quite specific.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 199375; 428 c26-7W
Session: 2004-05
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Armed conflict Military decorations World War II Russia Arctic Veterans
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