THURROCK MP, Jackie Doyle-Price rose to speak on the floor of the House of Commons to make the case for a medal for Bomber Command.
Ms Doyle Price said: “To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will bring forward proposals to award those who served in Bomber Command during the Second World War with a campaign medal; and if he will make a statement.
Andrew Robathan (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans) replied:
“The Coalition undertook in its programme for government to review the rules governing the award of medals for the armed forces. This review has considered campaigns by veterans and other interested parties for new awards, including the campaign to institute a medal for service in Bomber Command during world war two. The review recently reported its findings to Defence Ministers and is now with the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister for their consideration.
