§ 14. Major Beamishasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the increasing disappointment of Territorial Army officers at the continuing delay in the announcement of the conditions governing the award of the efficiency decoration and medal; why it has not been possible to make an announcement on this matter as promised on 22nd March; and when the announcement will be made.
§ Mr. ShinwellThe new conditions amending the Royal Warrant for the award of the Territorial efficiency decoration were published in Army Order 48 of 19th April, 1949. The necessary amendments to Territorial Army Regulations regarding the decoration and the medal are in hand and will be published shortly.