Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 May 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 May 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 13 May 2004, 412 c555W, on Defence Medal Offices, over what period the closure of the Army Medal Office will be phased.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to his answer of 13 May 2004, Official Report, column 555W, on Defence Medal Offices, over what period the closure of the Army Medal Office will be phased. [175027] Mr. Caplin: Detailed work on an implementation timetable cannot begin until the staff preference exercise has been concluded at the end of this month. That work will need to take into account the risk reduction strategies that are currently being developed. It is not expected that a detailed implementation plan will be available until early autumn.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 175027; 421 c1614W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Army Closures Medals Military decorations Offices Army Medal Office Droitwich Spa
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk