§ MR. PLUMMER (Newcastle-on-Tyne)To ask the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the fact that service in the Yeomanry is allowed to count towards honorary rank in the Volunteer force, a similar recognition can be made in reckoning the number of years necessary for securing the Volunteer Long Service Medal.
(Answer.) As I have already explained to the House this session, this medal is intended for Volunteer service only, and it would be difficult to allow men to reckon paid service in other forces as if it had been voluntary service.—(War Office.)