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Written question asked by Jessica Morden (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 May 2022. It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Friday, 13 May 2022 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Platinum Jubilee 2022: Medals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, for what reason eligibility to receive the Platinum Jubilee Medal was set at five years of service for members of the armed forces and frontline emergency service personnel.

Answer

The five-year service qualifying criteria, which has been agreed across the government, Devolved Administrations and Crown Dependencies, has been determined on the basis of the precedent for previous commemorative Jubilee medals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
135
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Armed forces Eligibility Emergency services Medals Platinum Jubilee 2022
Link
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