Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 June 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 June 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) civilians and (b) military staff with experience of medal issuing were involved in the decision to centralise medal issuing at RAF Innsworth.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many (a) civilians and (b) military staff with experience of medal issuing were involved in the decision to centralise medal issuing at RAF Innsworth. [178998] Mr. Caplin: The decision to form the new Ministry of Defence Medal Office was agreed by all major stakeholders including the senior single Service Principal Personnel Officers currently responsible for medals administration. The decision to locate at RAF Innsworth was taken by the Chief Executive of the Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency, endorsed by Ministers, and was influenced by a range of factors such as business benefits, risks and cost and included consultation of medals staff via their trade unions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 422 c1447W; 178998
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Armed forces Civilians Location Medals Military decorations Offices Ministry of Defence Medal Office RAF Innsworth
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