But that is the whole point of the medals: they are awarded for service in an operational theatre. We do not want to make this about having a Mickey Mouse parade on one's chest. The reason why a medal is awarded is that someone has served a set time in an operational theatre. Let us not make us glorified toy soldiers.
Armed Forces Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Bob Stewart
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 10 January 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Armed Forces Bill.
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