§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of Slate for Defence what consideration has been given to the eligibility for the general services medal of medical units from NATO countries which were attached to the British service units during the Gulf war.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonHer Majesty the Queen has approved the award of a medal to recognise compaign238W service in the Gulf. However, decisions have still to be reached concerning the qualifying conditions for the medal, including the eligibility of non-British forces.