Ms Munn's response answers the direct question as asked but does nothing to explain why, in a supposedly democratic society in the 21st century, a group of non-elected Civil Servants can make a decision affecting thousands of Her Majesty's loyal Veterans who have been honoured by a friendly Commonwealth nation. The deliberations of the HD Committee are made in secret and are not open to the scrutiny of those who pay their salaries. The PJM costs the UK taxpayer nothing but the awarding of it has given joy to many who are now in their twilight years. Mr Touhig is to be commended on championing the cause of the Malaya/Borneo Veterans - he is a man of honour who stands head and shoulders above many in the corridors of power.
Gerald Law
Gerald Law
Posted on 14 Mar 2008 2:07 pm
Ms Munn's response answers the direct question as asked but does nothing to explain why, in a supposedly democratic society in the 21st century, a group of non-elected Civil Servants can make a decision affecting thousands of Her Majesty's loyal Veterans who have been honoured by a friendly Commonwealth nation. The deliberations of the HD Committee are made in secret and are not open to the scrutiny of those who pay their salaries. The PJM costs the UK taxpayer nothing but the awarding of it has given joy to many who are now in their twilight years. Mr Touhig is to be commended on championing the cause of the Malaya/Borneo Veterans - he is a man of honour who stands head and shoulders above many in the corridors of power.
Gerald Law