That this House welcomes the decision by Her Majesty The Queen to allow veterans of the Malaysian campaign between 1957 and 1966 to accept the Pinjat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) Medal; is concerned that the Inter-Departmental Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals decided to advise Her Majesty not to grant permission for Malaysian veterans to wear the PJM on public occasions; and calls upon the Government to make representations to the Committee to overturn this decision.

That this House welcomes the decision by Her Majesty The Queen to allow veterans of the Malaysian campaign between 1957 and 1966 to accept the Pinjat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) Medal; is concerned that the Inter-Departmental Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals decided to advise Her Majesty not...

That this House notes that British troops have been deployed in Bosnia since 1992 and played a vital part in the multinational forces, the Implementation Force and the Stabilisation Force; further notes that British troops have remained in Bosnia as a key member of the European Union Force since it took over in December 2004; honours the tough and complex peacekeeping role that British troops have performed alongside French, Italian, Dutch and German colleagues; is concerned that, unlike their European counterparts, British troops serving in Bosnia and Herzegovina receive no campaign medal for their service; and calls on the Ministry of Defence to grant unrestricted acceptance and wear of the European Security and Defence Policy Service Medal so that the hard peace-keeping work of British troops in a difficult and often forgotten theatre of operation can be properly recognised.

That this House notes that British troops have been deployed in Bosnia since 1992 and played a vital part in the multinational forces, the Implementation Force and the Stabilisation Force; further notes that British troops have remained in Bosnia as a key member of the European Union Force since it...

That this House congratulates tuberculosis (TB) pioneer Sir John Crofton on his award of the Union Medal, the highest honour awarded by the International Union against TB and Lung Diseases; recognises his outstanding contribution to the control of TB and lung disease; and notes that his work in the field has helped cure over 10 million people of the disease worldwide.

That this House congratulates tuberculosis (TB) pioneer Sir John Crofton on his award of the Union Medal, the highest honour awarded by the International Union against TB and Lung Diseases; recognises his outstanding contribution to the control of TB and lung disease; and notes that his work in the field...

That this House congratulates Private Johnson Beharry on being the first living recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award in the British and Commonwealth military, since 1965; notes that Private Beharry twice saved the lives of his colleagues while under enemy fire; and recognises that the Victoria Cross is held in very high regard and that Private Beharry's selfless display of courage has truly earned him the great honour bestowed upon him.

That this House congratulates Private Johnson Beharry on being the first living recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award in the British and Commonwealth military, since 1965; notes that Private Beharry twice saved the lives of his colleagues while under enemy fire; and recognises that the Victoria Cross is...

That this House believes that the heroism of the sailors of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy who took part in the Arctic campaign during World War Two should be recognised with a medal; regrets that the men who served in the severest of weather conditions, unlike any other in the war, whilst running the gauntlet of air and submarine attack, in order to maintain supplies to Russia on the Eastern Front have never been properly recognised; therefore supports the campaign being run by the Portsmouth News; and calls on the Prime Minister to require the Honours and Decorations Committee to recommend to the Queen that an Arctic star, or clasp, is created in order to finally recognise the unique contribution, and sacrifice, made by these veterens.

That this House believes that the heroism of the sailors of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy who took part in the Arctic campaign during World War Two should be recognised with a medal; regrets that the men who served in the severest of weather conditions, unlike any other...

That this House applauds the soldiers of the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment for their service and sacrifices for this country; recognises the proud history of the Glorious Glosters, spanning more than 300 years; notes the Glosters' unique 'Back Badge', which was won when the soldiers fought back to back against Napoleon's troops at the Battle of Alexandria in 1801; believes that the Back Badge is part of the military heritage of the Glorious Glosters of which all Gloucestershire people are proud; and supports the campaign backed by local veterans, residents and The Gloucester Citizen newspaper to retain the Back Badge.

That this House applauds the soldiers of the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment for their service and sacrifices for this country; recognises the proud history of the Glorious Glosters, spanning more than 300 years; notes the Glosters' unique 'Back Badge', which was won when the soldiers fought back to...

That this House congratulates Port Ellen Gaelic Choir on their success in winning the Sheriff MacMaster Campbell Memorial Quaich for Rural Choirs at the recent Royal National Mod in Perth; notes that this success comes after several years of effort; and commends the members of the Choir and thier conductress, Mrs Jean Campbell, for their commitments to the Gaelic language, music and culture and wishes them continued success in the years to come.

That this House congratulates Port Ellen Gaelic Choir on their success in winning the Sheriff MacMaster Campbell Memorial Quaich for Rural Choirs at the recent Royal National Mod in Perth; notes that this success comes after several years of effort; and commends the members of the Choir and thier conductress,...

That this House notes that is is normal practice for senior civil servants and members of the Royal household to be awarded honours, frequently knighthoods, on reaching an approved or appointed position; is saddened at the lack of empathy within the Honours Committee towards sport, especially in the way in which honours have been awarded over the past three decades to sporting heroes; recalls that the 1988 Great Britain gold medal hockey team were not awarded collective honours although the 2003 England world champion rugby union squad was; and calls upon the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to press for all UK Olympic and Paralympic medallists from the Athens 2004 Games to receive appropriate honours, including knighthoods, in the next New Year's honours list.

That this House notes that is is normal practice for senior civil servants and members of the Royal household to be awarded honours, frequently knighthoods, on reaching an approved or appointed position; is saddened at the lack of empathy within the Honours Committee towards sport, especially in the way in...

That this House congratulates the 17 year old Bolton boxer Amir Khan on winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Athens; and wishes him luck in his future career.

That this House congratulates the 17 year old Bolton boxer Amir Khan on winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Athens; and wishes him luck in his future career.

That this House supports the Russian Convoy Club and the Merchant Navy Association in their campaign to honour the heroic veterans of the Arctic Convoys, who endured atrocious conditions to supply Russia in World War Two and who played a major role in the defeat of the Nazi regime; and calls on the Government to end the injustice by requesting the Honours and Decoration Committee to make representation to Her Majesty the Queen to create a new medal as a fitting tribute to these brave men.

That this House supports the Russian Convoy Club and the Merchant Navy Association in their campaign to honour the heroic veterans of the Arctic Convoys, who endured atrocious conditions to supply Russia in World War Two and who played a major role in the defeat of the Nazi regime; and...

That this House recognises the honour of medals for long service and good conduct in both the armed forces and the Police, but notes that there is not an equivalent award for those who have served in more than one force for over 22 years, though such people have provided an essential service to the country throughout their careers; and urges Her Majesty's Government to recognise aggregated service and ensure that such citizens who, with courage and dedication, served the community, are not neglected because of a varied career path.

That this House recognises the honour of medals for long service and good conduct in both the armed forces and the Police, but notes that there is not an equivalent award for those who have served in more than one force for over 22 years, though such people have provided...

That this House applauds the award of Queen's Jubilee medals to 25 members of the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team and Search and Rescue Dogs Association members; recognises the vital contribution the volunteer members of similar teams across the UK make to the extended security and safety community; reminds the Government and its agencies that the work and future of such teams should be seen as important contributions when considering the allocation of resources aimed at improving standards of cover and capacity for contingency planning and community safety; and recognises that the work of these teams and associations are properly integrated and supported within such plans.

That this House applauds the award of Queen's Jubilee medals to 25 members of the Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team and Search and Rescue Dogs Association members; recognises the vital contribution the volunteer members of similar teams across the UK make to the extended security and safety community; reminds the...

That this House recalls the commitment and bravery of the many merchant seamen and women who have fought alongside the armed forces over past decades; believes that it is an affront that British seafarers have yet again been shunned by the decision to exclude them from Government plans to award Jubilee medals to members of the services; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government not to forget seafarers' many roles at times of conflict by including them in any such considerations.

That this House recalls the commitment and bravery of the many merchant seamen and women who have fought alongside the armed forces over past decades; believes that it is an affront that British seafarers have yet again been shunned by the decision to exclude them from Government plans to award...

That this House is aware of the many considerable sacrifices made by members of the merchant navy in protecting the citizens of the United Kingdom; and believes that merchant seamen should be added to the categories of deserving people who can qualify for receipt of the Queen's Jubilee Medal.

That this House is aware of the many considerable sacrifices made by members of the merchant navy in protecting the citizens of the United Kingdom; and believes that merchant seamen should be added to the categories of deserving people who can qualify for receipt of the Queen's Jubilee Medal.

That this House strongly disapproves of the Government's refusal to extend the eligibility to the Queen's Jubilee medal beyond serving members of the armed forces and Royal Fleet Auxiliary and 999 emergency services meeting length of service criteria and holders of the George or Victoria Crosses; especially deplores the failure to redress this historic lack of formal recognition given to members of the Merchant Navy, whose massive sacrifice in the Second World War kept Great Britain and the Soviet Union from defeat; furthermore, pays tribute to the 33,000 merchant seaman who between 1939 and 1945 paid for the defence of their country with their lives; regards this latest snub as all the more insulting given the coincidence of the Jubilee and the 20th anniversary of the reclamation of the Falklands Islands, in which merchant sailors played an essential role; and calls for an immediate reversal of the Government's position.

That this House strongly disapproves of the Government's refusal to extend the eligibility to the Queen's Jubilee medal beyond serving members of the armed forces and Royal Fleet Auxiliary and 999 emergency services meeting length of service criteria and holders of the George or Victoria Crosses; especially deplores the failure...

That this House believes that Scottish skier and British bronze medallist Alain Baxter should not have had his medal revoked by the International Olympic Committee, and while deploring misuse of drugs in sport has absolutely no reason to doubt Mr Baxter's explanation that the methamphetamine substance entered his system through the totally innocent means of a US Vicks Vapor Inhaler; notes news reports that a letter from the testing laboratory said that the level of methamphetamine was so little that it could not have enhanced Mr Baxter's performance; regrets that the IOC did not take a more lenient view of this case; expresses its hope that Mr Baxter will not be banned from future sporting events; and further believes that Alain Baxter has behaved with dignity throughout this difficult period and remains a strong sporting role model for youngsters in Scotland and throughout the United Kingdom.

That this House believes that Scottish skier and British bronze medallist Alain Baxter should not have had his medal revoked by the International Olympic Committee, and while deploring misuse of drugs in sport has absolutely no reason to doubt Mr Baxter's explanation that the methamphetamine substance entered his system through...

That this House condemns the decision by the International Olympics Committee to strip Alain Baxter of his Bronze Olympic Medal; believes that the IOC should distinguish between someone taking medication and a 'drugs cheat'; and furthermore believes that Alain Baxter thoroughly deserves his medal and that the IOC should return it to him at once.

That this House condemns the decision by the International Olympics Committee to strip Alain Baxter of his Bronze Olympic Medal; believes that the IOC should distinguish between someone taking medication and a 'drugs cheat'; and furthermore believes that Alain Baxter thoroughly deserves his medal and that the IOC should return...

That this House recognises the tremendous achievement of Scottish skier Alain Baxter in winning the Olympic Bronze Medal at Salt Lake City; offers congratulations on both Alain's personal achievement and that of his trainers and team who supported him in becoming the first British Olympic medal winner in alpine skiing; and urges the Government to acknowledge the need to provide funding and opportunities for training to enable future generations of young British skiers to follow Alain's example.

That this House recognises the tremendous achievement of Scottish skier Alain Baxter in winning the Olympic Bronze Medal at Salt Lake City; offers congratulations on both Alain's personal achievement and that of his trainers and team who supported him in becoming the first British Olympic medal winner in alpine skiing;...

That this House calls on the Government to introduce an Ambulance Service Medal to award those working in the Ambulance Service for their courage and distinguished service.

That this House calls on the Government to introduce an Ambulance Service Medal to award those working in the Ambulance Service for their courage and distinguished service.

That this House warmly supports the proposal put forward by Rita Restorick, and others such as the Royal British Legion, the Gulf Veterans, the Falklands Families and the South Atlantic Medal Association, that a posthumous medal, similar to the US Purple Heart, be presented to the next of kin of troops killed in action so that it can be worn with pride on Remembrance Day; accepts that suitable criteria for such a medal need be carefully defined and that this is best done by the Ministry of Defence in consultation with the Royal British Legion and forces' associations; but believes that servicemen and women who are killed in the line of duty have made the supreme sacrifice and deserve recognition for this in the form of a medal, as well as the Government's proposed memorial in central London.

That this House warmly supports the proposal put forward by Rita Restorick, and others such as the Royal British Legion, the Gulf Veterans, the Falklands Families and the South Atlantic Medal Association, that a posthumous medal, similar to the US Purple Heart, be presented to the next of kin of...