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Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 June 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 June 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to delay the closure of the Army Medal Office until the end of the 2006-07 financial year.
Answer

Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make it his policy to delay the closure of the Army Medal Office until the end of the 2006-07 financial year. [178994] Mr. Caplin: No. I am convinced that the investment of effort now to modernise medals delivery through the formation of a Joint Medal Office linked to the new Joint Personnel Administration system, will be to the ultimate benefit of veterans, and serving personnel.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178994; 422 c808W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Army Closures Medals Military decorations Offices Army Medal Office Droitwich Spa
Link
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