Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 27 June 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Topical Questions
- Question
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Will the Minister undertake an urgent review of the awards of the Légion d’Honneur? I have many constituents who were awarded the Légion d’Honneur by the French authorities and who notified the Ministry of Defence more than a year ago, but have still not received their medals. Will the Minister look at that urgently?
- Answer
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I am more than happy to do so. The right hon. Gentleman will be aware that there was a review. It is fair to say that the French authorities have simply been overwhelmed by the number of applications, but we have a system in place now whereby 200 are sent each week to the French. Of the original applications that were made, I understand that all have now been awarded.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 612 c17
- Session
- 2016-17
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- France Military decorations Veterans
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