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Written question asked by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 November 2014 (named day). It was answered by Anna Soubry (Conservative) on Friday, 21 November 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


West Africa: Ebola

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will introduce a medal for service personnel and medical staff deployed to West Africa as part of the fight against Ebola.

Answer

Our Armed Forces are playing a significant role, in the fight against the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. The risk and rigor being faced by our Service personnel in the region is unique, and the situation is kept under review by the Operational Review Board. Officials are currently examining the issue of medallic recognition for those who have deployed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
215004
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Armed forces Medals Military aid West Africa Ebola
Link
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