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Written question asked by Oliver Ryan (Labour) on Monday, 21 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 October 2024. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Emergency Services: Medals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 26 July 2024 to question 726 on Emergency Services: Medals, if she will take steps to introduce a medal for seriously injured and medically retired emergency service personnel.

Answer

It is only right that we recognise the sacrifices made by the emergency services, and the Home Office is happy to consider proposals for new medals for members of the emergency services.

Any official policing medal is a gift from the Government, on behalf of His Majesty The King to recognise individuals within the service. The creation of a new medal requires cross Government consensus and approval from the Committee on The Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals (“HD Committee”), before advice is put to HM The King to make his final decision.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10383
Session
2024-26
Related items
Emergency Services: Medals
Friday, 26 July 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Staff Health Injuries Emergency services Early retirement Medals
Link
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