§ 11. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for India what decision has been arrived at regarding the grant of the Indian Frontier Medal to the troops concerned in the operations on the North-West Frontier of India against the Mohmund, Mahsud, and other local tribesmen, since the commencement of the present War?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Montagu)It has been decided that any medal or medals which may be granted in respect of general operations in connection with the present War shall be issued in respect of military operations on or beyond the frontiers of India during the period of the War which at other times would have been recognised by the award of the India General Service Medal.
§ Colonel YATEAm I to understand the medal will be issued now or when is it to be issued?
§ Mr. MONTAGUI do not know. I do not think so, but I will inquire.
§ Colonel YATEWill the right hon. Gentleman recommend to Government of India that it be issued at once?
§ Mr. MONTAGUMy hon. Friend will not suggest that war medals should be given for one operation before they are given for others.