Aden (Awards) (Hansard, 14 February 1968)

§ 37. Sir G. Nabarro
asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will recommend the striking of a medal for service in Aden.

§ Mr. Reynolds
No, Sir. Service in Aden has been recognised by the award of the General Service Medal 1962 with clasp "South Arabia ".

§ Sir G. Nabarro
On awards for operations in Aden, can the Minister tell the House why he failed to recommend for the gallant Commanding Officer of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Colonel Colin Mitchell—

§ Mr. Speaker
Order. A supplementary question must arise out of the Question on the Order Paper.

§ Sir G. Nabarro
But it is on an award, Sir: I was asking a supplementary question on an award.

§ Mr. Speaker
Order. The supplementary question must arise out of the Question on the Order Paper.

§ Sir G. Nabarro
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. It directly arises—

§ Mr. Speaker
Order. We must not waste Question Time. The hon. Gentleman must accept my Ruling. Sir Gerald Nabarro—next Question.