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To ask the Prime Minister when he plans to announce the outcome of Sir John Holmes review on military medals with regard to (a) the arctic convoys, (b) other previous campaigns and (c) future Government policy on military medals;
[132252]
To ask the Prime Minister when he plans to announce the outcome of Sir John Holmes review on military medals with regard to (a) the arctic convoys, (b) other previous campaigns and (c) future Government policy on military medals;
[132252]
Sir John Holmes' interim review of the rules and principles governing the award of military medals was published on 17 July 2012. The next stage of Sir John's work has been completed and is being reviewed. An announcement on the outcome will be made in the near future.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will give consideration to revising the Government's rules on the acceptance of foreign awards to allow British veterans of the Arctic convoys to receive the Russian Ushakov medal.
[130720]
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will give consideration to revising the Government's rules on the acceptance of foreign awards to allow British veterans of the Arctic convoys to receive the Russian Ushakov medal.
[130720]
Sir John Holmes was invited to undertake further work to implement the recommendations set out in his Military Medals Review published on 17 July 2012. The first phase of the further work has now been completed, covering a number of campaign medals, and this has been submitted for consideration. Further reviews will continue, one of which will be a fresh look at the policy on the acceptance of medals from other countries.
I am, however, seeking explanations as to whether this rule is necessary and desirable in all circumstances.
May we have a statement as soon as possible on progress on the implementation of Sir John Holmes’s report on the governance principles for the award of military medals in this country, and particularly on the issue of those who served in the Arctic convoys, on which we continue to...
May we have a statement as soon as possible on progress on the implementation of Sir John Holmes’s report on the governance principles for the award of military medals in this country, and particularly on the issue of those who served in the Arctic convoys, on which we continue to...
The right hon. Gentleman will have noted when I announced the forthcoming business that the Backbench Business Committee has allocated time next Thursday for a debate on defence personnel. I completely understand that the breadth of issues that will need to be encompassed in that debate is very wide, but...
The right hon. Gentleman will have noted when I announced the forthcoming business that the Backbench Business Committee has allocated time next Thursday for a debate on defence personnel. I completely understand that the breadth of issues that will need to be encompassed in that debate is very wide, but...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will permit the Merchant Navy Medal to be included in the order of wear; and if not, whether the Honours Committee will create a national honour for the Merchant Navy to replace it.[HL3400]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will permit the Merchant Navy Medal to be included in the order of wear; and if not, whether the Honours Committee will create a national honour for the Merchant Navy to replace it.[HL3400]
The Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals is responsible for considering recommendations relating to medals policy. Discussions are on going with the Department for Transport on the content of a possible proposal for the Committee to consider regarding the future status of the Merchant Navy Medal.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office (1) whether the second stage of the Military Medals Review will review the policy on medals in other countries;
[128206]
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office (1) whether the second stage of the Military Medals Review will review the policy on medals in other countries;
[128206]
Sir John Holmes GCVO KBE CMG has made good progress on the further work he was invited to undertake to implement the recommendations set out in his Military Medals Review, published on 17 July 2012. This involves a number of stages, including a fresh look at the policy on the acceptance of medals from other countries.
The first phase of the further work has now been completed, covering a number of Campaign Medals, and has been submitted for consideration.
(2) whether the second stage of the Military Medals Review will be concluded this autumn; and whether it will be published before the end of the year.
[128298]
Julie Hilling:
(2) whether the second stage of the Military Medals Review will be concluded this autumn; and whether it will be published before the end of the year.
[128298]
Julie Hilling:
Sir John Holmes GCVO KBE CMG has made good progress on the further work he was invited to undertake to implement the recommendations set out in his Military Medals Review, published on 17 July 2012. This involves a number of stages, including a fresh look at the policy on the acceptance of medals from other countries.
The first phase of the further work has now been completed, covering a number of Campaign Medals, and has been submitted for consideration.
The Russians want to award the prestigious Ushakov medal to Arctic convoy veterans. The Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA have agreed. The UK Government have refused. Will the Prime Minister get this decision reversed quickly so that my constituent, John Ramsey, and the rest of the dwindling band of veterans get the recognition they so richly deserve?
The Russians want to award the prestigious Ushakov medal to Arctic convoy veterans. The Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA have agreed. The UK Government have refused. Will the Prime Minister get this decision reversed quickly so that my constituent, John Ramsey, and the rest of the dwindling band of veterans get the recognition they so richly deserve?
I have every sympathy with my hon. Friend and his constituent. That is why we have asked Sir John Holmes to conduct the review not just
into medals in general, but to look specifically at some of the most important cases, of which the Arctic convoys is probably the most pressing. As my hon. Friend asks, he is getting on with it.
I have every sympathy with my hon. Friend and his constituent. That is why we have asked Sir John Holmes to conduct the review not just
into medals in general, but to look specifically at some of the most important cases, of which the Arctic convoys is probably the most pressing. As my hon. Friend asks, he is getting on with it.
I have every sympathy with my hon. Friend and his constituent. That is why we have asked Sir John Holmes to conduct the review not just
into medals in general, but to look specifically at some of the most important cases, of which the Arctic convoys is probably the most pressing. As my hon. Friend asks, he is getting on with it.
The Russians want to award the prestigious Ushakov medal to Arctic convoy veterans. The Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA have agreed. The UK Government have refused. Will the Prime Minister get this decision reversed quickly so that my constituent, John Ramsey, and the rest of the dwindling band of veterans get the recognition they so richly deserve?
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will consider waiving the usual five year criterion to allow veterans of the Second World War to receive the Ushakov Medal commemorating their contribution to the war effort through participation in Arctic Convoy missions.
[124807]
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will consider waiving the usual five year criterion to allow veterans of the Second World War to receive the Ushakov Medal commemorating their contribution to the war effort through participation in Arctic Convoy missions.
[124807]
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) cannot waive the five year rule in this or any other case. Only the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals (HD Committee) who advise HM the Queen in all matters relating to honours and awards can put forward an exception to these rules.
We very much appreciate the Russian Government's wish to recognise the brave and valuable service of the Arctic Convoy veterans. In light of this, in 1994 an exception to the five year rule was made to allow Arctic Convoy veterans to receive the Russian 40th Anniversary of Victory Medal. When this exception was made, it was intended, and announced, that no further exceptions would be made. Therefore, there are no plans to seek an additional exception to the rules to give permission for the Ushakov medal to be accepted for the same service.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will reconsider the decision by his Department to refuse to allow the remaining Arctic Convoy survivors to receive the Medal of Ushakov.
[125244]
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will reconsider the decision by his Department to refuse to allow the remaining Arctic Convoy survivors to receive the Medal of Ushakov.
[125244]
An exception to the British rules on the acceptance of foreign awards has already been made to allow these brave veterans permission to accept and wear the Russian 40th Anniversary of Victory medal for their service to Russia during the Arctic Convoys. When this exception was made, it was intended, and announced, that no further exceptions would be made. There are therefore no plans to seek an additional exception to the rules to give permission for the Ushakov medal to be accepted for the same service.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Attlee on 3 July (WA 133), whether a decision has been taken on placing the Merchant Navy Medal in the Order of Wear in recognition of the Diamond Jubilee Year and 30th anniversary of the Falklands War.[HL2650]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Attlee on 3 July (WA 133), whether a decision has been taken on placing the Merchant Navy Medal in the Order of Wear in recognition of the Diamond Jubilee Year and 30th anniversary of the Falklands War.[HL2650]
It is taking longer than anticipated to reach a decision on this matter, which is still under consideration by the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to recognise those who served in the Arctic convoys during the second world war; and if he will make a statement.
[123728]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to recognise those who served in the Arctic convoys during the second world war; and if he will make a statement.
[123728]
The Prime Minister appointed Sir John Holmes earlier this year to undertake an independent review of the rules applying to military medals, and reported the results of Sir John's interim review to the House on 17 July 2012, Official Report, column 132WS. Further work is now under way, including a re-examination of some of the issues which have been the subject of past campaigns, such as those for an Arctic Convoy medal. The outcome of Sir John's further work is expected by the end of the year.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to issue medals to all former prisoners of war.
[122763]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to issue medals to all former prisoners of war.
[122763]
[holding answer 17 October 2012]: There are no plans to introduce a specific medal for former prisoners of war. However, detainees may be eligible to receive the campaign medal for the operation or service they were undertaking prior to capture.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans his Department has to issue medals to those who served in the (a) Political Warfare Executive and (b) Political Intelligence Department in North Africa, Italy, Palestine and Yugoslavia between 1943 and 1946.
[122764]
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans his Department has to issue medals to those who served in the (a) Political Warfare Executive and (b) Political Intelligence Department in North Africa, Italy, Palestine and Yugoslavia between 1943 and 1946.
[122764]
There are no plans to issue a new medal to those who served in these two Departments. While we support the principle of recognition for those who served Britain so well during world war two and since, the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals could not single out particular groups so far after the events took place and where most of the records no longer exist.
Where claimants can prove relevant service that qualified for existing medals through eligibility and service history, then late claims can still be made to, and medals issued by, the MOD Historic Branch.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to awarding a posthumous bravery medal to PC Ian Dibell. [HL1713]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to awarding a posthumous bravery medal to PC Ian Dibell. [HL1713]
It is not government policy to comment on such cases.
I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her kind remarks about my visit to Shepton Mallet prison, and I would agree about the quality of the performance of all the staff in that prison. I have to say, however, that medals are probably above my pay grade.
I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her kind remarks about my visit to Shepton Mallet prison, and I would agree about the quality of the performance of all the staff in that prison. I have to say, however, that medals are probably above my pay grade.
A couple of weeks ago, the Under-Secretary of State for Justice, the hon. Member for Reigate (Mr Blunt) visited the high-performing Shepton Mallet prison in my constituency. It has a great team of staff. Will the Under-Secretary or the Secretary of State comment on the fairness of recognising the high numbers of years of service of prison officers with jubilee medals, but not honouring the support staff, who are equally important in the smooth running of this prison, in the same way? Would it not be churlish not to produce some more medals so that they can be given to the support staff as well?