Queen's Ambulance Service Medal

Monday 11th July 2011 Written Statements

[The Secretary of State for Health (Mr Andrew Lansley)]

I am pleased to be able to inform the House that Her Majesty the Queen has graciously approved a proposal for the issue of a Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal (QAM) to recognise distinguished service by the ambulance service. I am laying before Parliament a Command Paper, Cm 8140, instituting the QAM.

Further information on the criteria for eligibility, along with details on how to nominate individuals for the medal, has been placed in the Library.

Copies of all documents are available to hon. Members from the Vote Office and to noble Lords from the Printed Paper Office. They are also available at:

www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/urgentandemergency care/DH_113435.