Mr Stringer, who was leader of Manchester City Council from 1984 to 1996, said he had "no difficulty" with the former prime minister having full military honours or any of the ceremonial aspects of the funeral but felt the "costs are inappropriate".
In fact, it is one of the highest honours for downhill or slalom specialists to win.
It honours individuals, groups or institutions that have made a significant contribution to the development, dissemination and promotion of Arab culture throughout the world, as well as the conservation and revitalization of Arab intangible heritage.
The prize, presented in memory of the late critic and writer Sheridan Morley, honours a biography, autobiography or diary in theatre or showbusiness published in the preceding calendar year.
The prize honours living individuals, organisations or institutions that have made a significant contribution to promoting, seeking, safeguarding or maintaining peace, in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations and the Constitution of UNESCO.
Whether or not Whitehall's honours re-scrutiny committee gives him his wish, Crosby can simply change his letter-heading.
The honours will be sent out to veterans, or families that apply, as soon as next month.
The police investigation will focus on whether the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925 was abided by and whether honours were given by Labour in return for loans or donations.
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The medal, named after the pioneer of nursing, is presented every two years and honours "exceptional courage and devotion" to wounded, sick or disabled people or to civilian victims of war or a natural disaster.
Such honours cascaded down on Mr Wilson but did not seem to turn his head or quench the anger that smouldered somewhere below the external affability.
Or could this be a decision that's been made to save the reputation of the honours system itself?
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