Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 May 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Thursday, 13 May 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the timetable is for the closure of the Army Medal Office in Droitwich Spa; if he will make a statement on his plans to minimise disruption in the issuing of medals normally issued by the Army Medal Office in Droitwich Spa during the period of its closure and relocation to RAF Innsworth. - Inc ref to 420 c12WS, 20 April 2004.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what the timetable is for the closure of the Army Medal Office in Droitwich Spa; [172039] (2) if he will make a statement on his plans to minimise disruption in the issuing of medals normally issued by the Army Medal Office in Droitwich Spa during the period of its closure and relocation to RAF Innsworth. [172040] Mr. Caplin: My written statement on 20 April 2004, Official Report, column 12WS, made clear that this will be a phased operation. The phased closure is part of the risk reduction strategy to counter the temporary disruption in the issuing of medals that may occur during the actual move.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 421 c555W; 172039;172040
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Army Closures Medals Military decorations Offices Army Medal Office Droitwich Spa
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