DR. RUTHERFORD (Middlesex, Brentford)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the fact that a special medal, the King's, was given for service during the second half of the South African War, in addition to the Queen's medal, whereas no special medal was given for service in the first and most arduous half of the war, and in consideration of the discontent of many of his Majesty's troops, and especially of the colonial forces, at this arrangement, which has resulted in their receiving only one medal, while others received two for less arduous service, he will take any steps in the matter.
§ MR. HALDANENo, Sir; it is not proposed to reopen the question of granting further medals for the South African War.