Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Jessica Lee Excerpts
Monday 20th February 2012

(12 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I think that arrangements can be made for a conversation outside the Chamber, possibly over a cup of tea—who knows?—if the hon. Member for Leyton and Wanstead (John Cryer) is lucky.

Jessica Lee Portrait Jessica Lee (Erewash) (Con)
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I welcome the forthcoming review of the awarding of military medals and I thank my right hon. Friend for his recent correspondence regarding the survivors of the 1940 Lancastria disaster and their campaign for a medal, but may I press him for further details on the timing and remit of this important and timely review?

Lord Robathan Portrait Mr Robathan
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It should happen speedily. The problem is that this is a responsibility across Government and led, I believe, by the Cabinet Office. We want it announced swiftly and we want it to take place swiftly so that we can understand the rules. I am sorry that I can only give this answer, but I think that everyone will be glad to know that I am not responsible for it.