§ 36. Mr. GANGEasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is aware that dissatisfaction exists in Bristol amongst ex-special constables at the arbitrary line drawn for distribution of medals, as in Bristol many men did 360 duties in two years but get no recognition, whereas in other districts men are granted a medal who have only done 150 duties in three years; and will he inquire into this grievance?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Shortt)I have no information to the effect suggested, but I may point out that the medal in question is primarily a long service medal and the Royal Warrant instituting it 1819 prescribes a minimum period of three years' service during the War or nine years in the Reserve.