§ 71. Mr. M. Lindsayasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that there is a long waiting period between the time of a recommendation for the award of the Meritorious Service Medal being made and the actual award of the medal; and if he will take steps to ensure that recommendations are not made until it has been ascertained that vacancies exist.
§ Mr. HeadNo. Candidates who are currently recommended and selected for the 100 medals which are awarded each year get their medals within some two months of their selection.