§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many(a) civilians and (b) military staff with experience of medal issuing were involved in the decision to centralise medal issuing at RAF Innsworth. [178998]
§ Mr. CaplinThe decision to form the new Ministry of Defence Medal Office was agreed by all major stakeholders including the senior single Service Principal Personnel Officers currently responsible for medals administration.
The decision to locate at RAF Innsworth was taken by the Chief Executive of the Armed Forces Personnel Administration Agency, endorsed by Ministers, and was influenced by a range of factors such as business benefits, risks and cost and included consultation of medals staff via their trade unions.