Written question asked by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 19 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 April 2004. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 26 April 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the Army Medal Office to complete distribution of the General Service Medal for those who served in the Suez Canal Zone between 1951 and 1954 who have applied for the medal. - Inc figures. (Holding answer 22 April 2004).

Answer: Mr. Tyler: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects the Army Medal Office to complete distribution of the General Service Medal for those who served in the Suez Canal Zone between 1951 and 1954 who have applied for the medal. [167479] Mr. Caplin :[holding answer 22 April 2004]: As at 16 April, the Army Medal Office has received 27,371 applications and distributed 4,113 medals. Work continues to confirm eligibility and distribute medals as soon as practical.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 420 c728W; 167479
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Applications Military decorations Suez (Egypt) General Service Medal Veterans
Contains statistics: Yes
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