Written questions

Emergency Services: Medals

Commons · Question 3949 · Tabled 3 Sep 2024 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will review the criteria used for the awarding of the Elizabeth Emblem to include those severely injured whilst on emergency services duty.

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 9 Sep 2024

The Government recognises the invaluable contribution of emergency service workers to the people of the United Kingdom, and that the nature of that role means those workers will often find themselves in situations that may present a danger to their person...