§ 116. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many awards of the King's Medal for gallantry and the King's Medal for courage have now been awarded to French men and women.
Mr. McNeilThe cases which the hon. and gallant Member has in mind are being dealt with as rapidly as the need for consulting the French Government22W permits. The number of awards in contemplation is very considerable, and the examination by the French Government of the various proposals must necessarily take time. Awards are being submitted for His Majesty's approval as and when the preliminary concurrence of the French authorities is forthcoming, but inasmuch as such cases are being dealt with at various stages from day to day it would be misleading, besides being contrary to public policy, if I were to attempt to give actual figures.