§ 28. Sir W. DAVISONasked the Prime Minister whether there is any medal or 22 decoration which can be awarded by His Majesty to citizens who show conspicuous gallantry in aiding the police in the arrest of dangerous criminals, or in the preservation of life, or in the prevention of crime; and, if not, whether he will advise His Majesty as to the desirability of instituting some medal or decoration, in the nature of a national service cross or otherwise, for the recognition of gallant services of this kind to the State?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe medal of the, Order of the British Empire has been given for service to the State in which conspicuous courage or self-sacrifice has been shown, and under arrangements approved by His Majesty it will be permanently available for this purpose.