To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills how many representations he has received on a proposed lapel badge for those who were conscripted to work in munitions factories in the Second World War; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills how many representations he has received on a proposed lapel badge for those who were conscripted to work in munitions factories in the Second World War; and if he will make a statement.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will ensure that members of voluntary ambulance services will be eligible to receive Diamond Jubilee medals in 2012.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will ensure that members of voluntary ambulance services will be eligible to receive Diamond Jubilee medals in 2012.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps his Department has taken to recognise those who worked at Bletchley Park during the Second World War in the last 10 years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps his Department has taken to recognise those who worked at Bletchley Park during the Second World War in the last 10 years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he plans to introduce a lapel badge for those who worked in the munitions factories during the Second World War.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he plans to introduce a lapel badge for those who worked in the munitions factories during the Second World War.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will authorise the granting of a commemorative medal to those who served in Bomber Command during World War II; and what are the reasons for their decision.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will authorise the granting of a commemorative medal to those who served in Bomber Command during World War II; and what are the reasons for their decision.

My Lords, can the Minister say any more about prior consultation with Commonwealth countries or perhaps about future plans? Of course, one will understand if he is not in a position to say anything further about that.

My Lords, can the Minister say any more about prior consultation with Commonwealth countries or perhaps about future plans? Of course, one will understand if he is not in a position to say anything further about that.

Yet again, I think that those responsible for considering these matters will have heard the noble Baroness’s suggestion. Royal borough status is purely honorific. It is granted by the sovereign personally as an exceptional mark of royal favour. In case anyone is interested, I should say that it confers absolutely...

Yet again, I think that those responsible for considering these matters will have heard the noble Baroness’s suggestion. Royal borough status is purely honorific. It is granted by the sovereign personally as an exceptional mark of royal favour. In case anyone is interested, I should say that it confers absolutely...

I was in the Mall with my son for the golden jubilee celebrations, which were terrific. For the diamond jubilee, will the Minister consider an even more enhanced role for our armed services? There is a particular bond between the Queen and the armed services, and we are now dependent...

I was in the Mall with my son for the golden jubilee celebrations, which were terrific. For the diamond jubilee, will the Minister consider an even more enhanced role for our armed services? There is a particular bond between the Queen and the armed services, and we are now dependent...

I am very pleased that the hon. Lady welcomes the celebration.

I am very pleased that the hon. Lady welcomes the celebration.

Statement on the Government's plans to mark Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Statement on the Government's plans to mark Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Lords statement on the Government's plans to mark Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Lords statement on the Government's plans to mark Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

The announcement will be welcomed by the Scout and Guide movements in particular, as well as by calendar manufacturers—such as Rose printers of Colchester—which have to work two years in advance, so I appreciate notice of the bank holiday. Will the Minister elaborate on his reference to national competitions for...

The announcement will be welcomed by the Scout and Guide movements in particular, as well as by calendar manufacturers—such as Rose printers of Colchester—which have to work two years in advance, so I appreciate notice of the bank holiday. Will the Minister elaborate on his reference to national competitions for...

The present Banbury cross was built following public subscription to celebrate the wedding of Princess Victoria, Queen Victoria's eldest daughter. I am sure that the people of a borough such as Banbury will want to mark the Queen's diamond jubilee by some similar but modern, 21st-century memorial and tribute. Will...

The present Banbury cross was built following public subscription to celebrate the wedding of Princess Victoria, Queen Victoria's eldest daughter. I am sure that the people of a borough such as Banbury will want to mark the Queen's diamond jubilee by some similar but modern, 21st-century memorial and tribute. Will...

There will be a further announcement on the city status competition, which will set out the criteria in detail. I am aware of the strength of feeling in English towns. There is also strong feeling in my town of Wrexham—we believe that our town should have city status, too. Like...

There will be a further announcement on the city status competition, which will set out the criteria in detail. I am aware of the strength of feeling in English towns. There is also strong feeling in my town of Wrexham—we believe that our town should have city status, too. Like...

Up and down the country, there are jubilee halls, bridges, parks, gardens and other local memorials. What steps will the Department for Culture, Media and Sport take to encourage such local celebration of the diamond jubilee in 2012?

Up and down the country, there are jubilee halls, bridges, parks, gardens and other local memorials. What steps will the Department for Culture, Media and Sport take to encourage such local celebration of the diamond jubilee in 2012?

It would be helpful if the hon. Gentleman wrote to me with the details of his suggestion, and I will undertake to try to take it forward on his behalf.

It would be helpful if the hon. Gentleman wrote to me with the details of his suggestion, and I will undertake to try to take it forward on his behalf.

As a citizen who has always preferred the idea of a monarchy to a republic, I welcome the opportunity to celebrate this wonderful forthcoming jubilee. Will the Government consider a fund from the public purse to ensure that local authorities and local communities can truly celebrate the monarchy that we...

As a citizen who has always preferred the idea of a monarchy to a republic, I welcome the opportunity to celebrate this wonderful forthcoming jubilee. Will the Government consider a fund from the public purse to ensure that local authorities and local communities can truly celebrate the monarchy that we...

It is for the DCMS to set out the steps that it will take, but I will be happy to liaise with it on any proposals that need to be taken forward regarding the issues the hon. Gentleman raises.

It is for the DCMS to set out the steps that it will take, but I will be happy to liaise with it on any proposals that need to be taken forward regarding the issues the hon. Gentleman raises.

Queen Victoria's glorious diamond jubilee was also held in June. It is a historic part of her reign that is very much remembered. The Minister talked about the importance of this jubilee being an historic occasion, but how can the Government assist in ensuring that it is?

Queen Victoria's glorious diamond jubilee was also held in June. It is a historic part of her reign that is very much remembered. The Minister talked about the importance of this jubilee being an historic occasion, but how can the Government assist in ensuring that it is?