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Emergency Services: Medals

Commons · Question 31337 · Tabled 12 Feb 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 24 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people have been awarded the Elizabeth Emblem in recognition of the sacrifice of a loved one who died in the course of providing services in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 24 Feb 2025

In November, the government announced that thirty eight individuals would be honoured with the Elizabeth Emblem. None were related to Northern Ireland in this first announcement but I understand that several cases from Northern Ireland are currently being...