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Written question asked by Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 15 September 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 September 2020 (named day). It was answered by Johnny Mercer (Conservative) on Monday, 21 September 2020 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office.


Military Decorations

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what criteria are used by the Advisory Military Sub-Committee to decide whether to recommend a service medal award for British nuclear test veterans.

Answer

Further to the answer given to PQ 25154 on 9 March 2020, campaigners can be assured their case is under review and recommendations will be made as soon as possible.

The criteria used by the Advisory Military Sub-Committee to review the case for medals can be found at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/830839/Advisory-Military-Sub-Committee-Terms-of-Reference-2019-1-1.pdf.

The Advisory Military Sub Committee met three times in 2019, and on 4 February 2020.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90167
Session
2019-21
Related items
Military Decorations
Monday, 9 March 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals Nuclear weapons Military decorations Testing Veterans
Link
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