Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to reform the military honours system to allow those serving in operations abroad to receive appropriate honours upon completion of their service.

Between 2012 and 2014, Sir John Holmes conducted an independent review of the policy governing the award of military medals. Sir John’s reviews were subject to detailed discussion by the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals and the conclusions submitted for Royal approval. There are no plans for a further review on that scale at this time; however, the medallic system continues to evolve to ensure it remains fit-for-purpose as the environment within which our personnel operate changes.