Castle Point MP Bob Spink has demanded the Government hands out medals to those who worked on submarines during the Cold War.

Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Spink said: "Will the Prime Minister consider awarding a campaign medal to recognise the service given and sacrifices made by men who served in Polaris and Hunter-Killer submarines?

"They maintained the peace for many years but the people involved in the campaign have received no recognition.

"At this time, many of our service men and women are getting ready to fight for world freedom from terrorism and weapons of mass destruction and they go with our blessing."

Published Wednesday, January 8, 2003

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