HC Deb 03 December 2001 vol 376 c7W
Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the cost of issuing the Queen's Golden Jubilee medal to holders of the George cross and Victoria cross; and if he will make a statement. [19840]

Dr. Moonie

It is estimated that the cost to the Ministry of Defence of issuing the Golden Jubilee medal to holders of the Victoria cross and George cross would be in the order of £1,000.00.

Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the convention under which holders of VC and GC decorations are awarded honorary medals. [19839]

Dr. Moonie

The United Kingdom honours system does not include the concept of honorary medals.