HC Deb 20 May 1980 vol 985 c167W
Mr. Peter Robinson

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the awards given to the security forces for outstanding duty in Northern Ireland since 1968.

Mr. Humphrey Atkins

Since 1968 the following awards have been made to the members of the police service in Northern Ireland:

For meritorious service
Knighthood 4
CBE 3
OBE 15
MBE 59
BEM 71
QPM 24
(Queen's Police Medal)
MVO 1
For Gallantry
George Medal 8
Queen's Gallantry Medal 62+1 bar
BEM 23+1 bar
QPM (posthumous) 5
Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct 47

Awards to the members of Her Majesty's Forces serving in Northern Ireland, including the UDR, are a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence.