§ 34. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many King's Medals for gallantry and King's Medals for service have now been awarded to French and Belgian nationals who helped British personnel during the occupation.
§ Mr. MayhewThe question of publication of the figure of British awards to foreign nationals has been carefully considered anew, but I am satisfied that the disadvantages of publication would outweigh the advantages.
§ Colonel HutchisonIs the hon. Member aware that this is the fourth time that I have asked this Question over a period of one and a half years, and that we seem to make no headway in the matter? Is he satisfied that all is being done by those responsible to get these French and Belgian nationals the awards for which they have been recommended and which they have earned?
§ Mr. MayhewYes, Sir, and I can assure the hon. and gallant Member that a con- 1593 siderable number of awards have been approved since his last and third Question