I have written several letters to the HD Committee on the subject of a National Defence Medal (NDM).
They state:
1. The HD Committee seldom meets. Business is normally transacted by correspondence. It has met on only a very few occasions since the end of the Second World War. The last time it met was on 7 December 2005. Medal matters were discussed.
2. On the matter of the NDM it may have been discussed at the MoD but we have no record of a case being put to the HD Committee. Policy responsibility for the possible introduction of a National Defence Medal rests with the Ministry of Defence.
From Denis Brennan, Ceremonial Secretariat
The MOD have refuted this claim and insist it is for the HD Committee to decide (Mr Coney).
It leaves me with the feeling it is ineffective and out of touch. These types of responses from senior officials paint a picture of chaos. I believe the Committee needs a complete overhaul. It appears not fit for purpose.
Tony M
Posted on 22 Apr 2008 3:18 pm
I have written several letters to the HD Committee on the subject of a National Defence Medal (NDM).
They state:
1. The HD Committee seldom meets. Business is normally transacted by correspondence. It has met on only a very few occasions since the end of the Second World War. The last time it met was on 7 December 2005. Medal matters were discussed.
2. On the matter of the NDM it may have been discussed at the MoD but we have no record of a case being put to the HD Committee. Policy responsibility for the possible introduction of a National Defence Medal rests with the Ministry of Defence.
From Denis Brennan, Ceremonial Secretariat
The MOD have refuted this claim and insist it is for the HD Committee to decide (Mr Coney).
It leaves me with the feeling it is ineffective and out of touch. These types of responses from senior officials paint a picture of chaos. I believe the Committee needs a complete overhaul. It appears not fit for purpose.