§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when a campaign medal will be issued for personnel who have served in operations in Afghanistan. [126142]
§ Mr. CaplinThe matter of a medal for campaign service in Afghanistan has been deliberated by the Ministry of Defence and a case submitted to the HD Committee. They will consider the case and pass their recommendation to The Queen for Her approval. An announcement will be made when a decision has been reached.