§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked 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 AtkinsSince 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.