HL Deb 24 September 2002 vol 638 cc201-2WA
Baroness Buscombe

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answers by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on 17 June (HC Deb, 63W) and on 16 April (HC Deb, 836W), why they have decided not to award the Queen's Jubilee Medal to the Yeomen Warders of the Tower of London: and what representations they have received in this respect. [HL5534]

The Minister of State, Department of Culture, Media and Sport (Baroness Blackstone)

The medal is being given to serving members of the Armed Forces, the Royal Fleet Auxilliary and the 999 emergency services. Yeomen Warders of the Tower of London are not eligible to receive the Queen's Jubilee Medal as they do not fall within these catergories.

Five letters have been received from or on behalf of the Yeomen Warders in support of their receiving the medal.