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Armed Forces Personnel

During my speech, in response to an intervention, I explained at some length my position on the awarding of medals. I do not know whether the hon. Gentleman was in the House or whether he was listening to what I said. Such decisions are not made by Ministers. I do not know whether what the hon. Gentleman says is correct, but I shall check it with those who take responsibility for such things. He knows—we have discussed this before—that such decisions are not made by Ministers. I shall not make decisions on medals at the Dispatch Box, but I shall take the hon. Gentleman's point to the appropriate people, who are the chiefs of staff.