§ Mr. CordleQ12 and Q13. asked the Prime Minister (1) whether he will recommend that a distinctive medal or clasp to the General Service Medal be 256W issued to all ranks of military forces who have taken part in the recent operations in Cyprus, Malaysia and other places;
(2) when the last general service medal was issued; and if he will consider further recognition of service when troops are subjected to enemy action.
§ The Prime MinisterA United Nations Medal has been awarded for operational service under the United Nations in Cyprus, and a United Kingdom Medal will not be granted in addition. General Service Medals have been awarded for service in December, 1962, and subsequently in support of the Brunei Government, and have also been awarded in neighbouring territories for services in the suppression of terrorist activities. The publication, accordingly, in September, 1964, of the award of the General Service Medal 1962 was the most recent announcement of the award of a General Service Medal. The possibility of recognising recent operational service in the Arabian Peninsula and in support of the Malaysian Security Forces is under consideration.