Written questions

Alastair Long

2026-06-21 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL1195 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how the acceptance by the UK Ambassador to Bahrain, Alastair Long, of the Order of Bahrain (First Class) Medal conferred by the King of Bahrain on 21 June is consistent with paragraphs 6 and 6.1 of the Rules governing the a

Answer

Foreign governments are regularly reminded of the UK Rules on the Acceptance of Foreign Awards. As set out in the previous Government's answer to the Noble Lord, (HL1188, 29 December 2023), where an award is conferred without formal permission having been...