HC Deb 07 June 1935 vol 302 c2190W
Mr. SMEDLEY CROOKE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether, as a gracious act this Jubilee year, he will now issue the award of the Meritorious Service Medal to old soldiers whose names have been recommended by the commanding officers of their respective units, in accordance with the King's Regulations, paragraph 1,747, instead of their having to wait so many years after their discharge before the issue of the medal?

Mr. HACKING

This proposal has already been considered, and it has been decided not to make any special increase in the awards of the Meritorious Service Medal this year. Vacancies for the award already occur at frequent intervals.