Written question asked by Peter Luff (Conservative) on Friday, 23 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 April 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Thursday, 29 April 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the role of the Droitwich Spa Army Medal Office in the issuing of the Jubilee medal.

Answer: Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the role of the Droitwich Spa Army Medal Office in the issuing of the Jubilee medal. [168919] Mr. Caplin: The Army Medal Office (AMO) at Droitwich issues the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal to those serving and discharged Army personnel who meet the qualifying criteria. The AMO assess eligibility and determine entitlement to the Jubilee Medal and, to date, it has issued 95,332 medals. The majority of those entitled to receive the medal have now received it.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 420 c1173W; 168919
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Armed forces Anniversaries Medals Military decorations Offices Elizabeth II, Queen Golden Jubilee 2002 Army Medal Office Droitwich Spa
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