§ MR. SERJEANT SIMONasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is intended to grant a medal in recognition of the arduous and gallant services of the Officers and Troops engaged in the late campaign in the Malay Peninsula?
MR. GATHORNE HARDYSir, while I am willing to give the greatest credit to the gallantry of the troops employed in the Malay Peninsula, it is not thought to be of a character to require a medal.