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heights good
It wouldn't be the first time a politician said something on a whim and the MOD has had to play catch-up
He'd be unlikely to say HMQ had done this if she hadn't
The Defence Secretary also confirmed today that Her Majesty the Queen has approved the extension of the eligibility criteria for the medal to new groups of personnel. It means that the medal will also recognise those who have made a significant contribution from outside the conventional area of operations in Iraq and Syria, including civilians.