Iraq: Campaign Medal

House of Lords

Written answers and statements, 8 July 2003

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Lord Hogg of Cumbernauld (Labour)

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether Her Majesty the Queen has approved the award of a specific campaign medal for operations in Iraq and supporting areas.

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Lord Bach (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence; Labour)

The House will be aware of the desire to issue a campaign medal to service personnel and entitled civilians engaged on operations in Iraq and supporting areas, collectively known as Operation TELIC.

We are pleased to confirm that Her Majesty the Queen has approved the award of a specific campaign medal to mark this operation. The detailed eligibility criteria for this award are being determined and will be published in due course.

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