§ 15. Mr. RHYSasked the Home Secretary if he will consider the amendment 1859 of the Royal Warrant governing the award of the bar to medals granted to special constables, so that the bar may be granted after the expiration of 19 years' service, and not be governed as at present by the date of the award of the medal?
§ Sir J. GILMOURUnder the terms of the existing Royal Warrant, additional Long Service Bars may be awarded to holders of the Special Constabulary Long Service Medal who have continued to serve for a further period of 10 years after the award of the medal. The recommendation of the Chief Officer of Police concerned is necessary before either the medal or the additional Long Service Bar can be awarded. I have no evidence before me that these conditions are inappropriate, but if my hon. Friend will submit particulars indicating reasons for the change suggested, I will be glad to consider the matter.