§ Mr. Kilfedderasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland by what authority the arrangements for the wearing of decorations, which were notified to the Northern Ireland civil servants on 6th November, 1972, in connection with the Civil Service Armistice Remembrance Service, were countermanded.
§ Mr. David HowellThe arrangements for the Armistice Remembrance Service this year were made by the Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, who decided that in the absence of Parliament the Service should be shorter and less formal than usual. The Notice of Service that was issued contained the customary reference to decorations, but this was subsequently amended orally. Inquirers, however, were told that anyone who wished to wear medals could do so.