Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 June 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Thursday, 17 June 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many staff have been employed at the Army Medal Office to assist in the issuing of the Iraq medal since the beginning of the year; and how many are on (a) casual and (b) fixed-term contracts.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many staff have been employed at the Army Medal Office to assist in the issuing of the Iraq medal since the beginning of the year; and how many are on (a) casual and (b) fixed-term contracts. [178995] Mr. Caplin: The Army Medal Office established a section to deal specifically with the Iraq medal on 4 May 2004. The section comprises eight staff, including four on casual contracts and one on a fixed-term appointment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 178995; 422 c1066W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Army Staff Medals Military decorations Iraq conflict Army Medal Office
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk