![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/secretive-committee-that-denies-medal-to-veterans-will-be-reformed-vows-labour/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_John-Healey.png&description=Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey promises to "look again" at the system for honouring service personnel after a series of scandalsLabour's John Healey says he'll force a rethink on how Britain honours its veterans A Whitehall committee which has repeatedly refused medals to veterans will be reviewed under the next Labour government. Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey has pledged to get the armed forces "the recognition they deserve" and will review a process which has forced heroes of the Cold War, Afghanistan, and Bomber Command to fight for a gong. The Advisory Military Sub Committee is supposed to be independent, but earlier this year the Mirror found it had accepted "lines to take" from the Ministry of Defence over fears about possible compensation claims linked to medallic recognition. A Labour source said the review would not mean "a medal free-for-all", but under the current system too many heroes from the rank-and-file were being overlooked. John Healey speaks at a Labour Party fringe event as nuke test vets and families listen, saying "these are the people I am proudest to speak alongside" Healey said: "'It's right that there's a high standard on risk and service for the award of medals, but there are more and more examples where a strong case is denied by an inflexible system, conducted behind closed doors and restricted by rigid rules and traditions. 'It can erode morale and fails to recognise the service of many who have been prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for their country. 'In government, Labour will review the system for awarding medals to serving personnel and veterans to ensure they get the recognition they deserve without having to resort to lengthy campaigns or Ministerial intervention.' The review is expected to cover the AMSC rules, the ability of the MoD to influence it, and its membership, which is subject to Whitehall control. It will also look again at who advises government on medals. It comes a week before Remembrance Sunday){kind=link}
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey promises to “look again” at the system for honouring service personnel after a series of scandals
A Whitehall committee which has repeatedly refused medals to veterans will be reviewed under the next Labour government.
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey has pledged to get the armed forces “the recognition they deserve” and will review a process which has forced heroes of the Cold War, Afghanistan, and Bomber Command to fight for a gong.
The Advisory Military Sub Committee is supposed to be independent, but earlier this year the Mirror found it had accepted “lines to take” from the Ministry of Defence over fears about possible compensation claims linked to medallic recognition.
A Labour source said the review would not mean “a medal free-for-all”, but under the current system too many heroes from the rank-and-file were being overlooked.