Emergency Services: Medals

Cabinet Office written question – answered at on 9 September 2024.

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Photo of Gregory Campbell Gregory Campbell DUP, East Londonderry

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will review the criteria used for the awarding of the Elizabeth Emblem to include those severely injured whilst on emergency services duty.

Photo of Nick Thomas-Symonds Nick Thomas-Symonds The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office

The Government recognises the invaluable contribution of emergency service workers to the people of the United Kingdom, and that the nature of that role means those workers will often find themselves in situations that may present a danger to their personal safety.

The Elizabeth Emblem is awarded to the next-of-kin of public servants who have died as a result of their public service. Full details on how to apply for this award, and detailed eligibility criteria, are available on GOV.UK.

While there are no current plans to review the criteria for the Emblem along the lines suggested, the Government is happy to consider the case for any new medal or award, subject to comprehensive assessment across relevant departments.

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