Afghanistan (Campaign Medal)
Defence
Written answers and statements, 1 September 2003
Hon. Bernard Jenkin (North Essex, Conservative)
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when a campaign medal will be issued for personnel who have served in operations in Afghanistan.
Mr Ivor Caplin (Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Ministry of Defence; Hove, Labour)
The matter of a medal for campaign service in Afghanistan has been deliberated by the Ministry of Defence and a case submitted to the HD Committee. They will consider the case and pass their recommendation to The Queen for Her approval. An announcement will be made when a decision has been reached.