§ 6. Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many holders of the Military Medal in Scotland do not receive a gratuity; and what is their average age.
§ Mr. BoydenNo records are kept which would give this information.
§ Mr. EadieWould not my hon. Friend agree that we are discussing a diminishing number of people because of the age factor? Will he re-examine this matter and rectify what many people think is a gross injustice?
§ Mr. BoydenThe administrative cost would not justify the results that would follow, and there would still be considerable anomalies. If any hon. Member has details of cases of hardship I will gladly look at them to see whether there are Army charities or things of that sort which can assist.