HC Deb 12 February 1971 vol 811 cc275-6W
Mr. Concannon

asked the Minister of State for Defence if he will list in the OFFICIAL REPORT all the medals issued to Service men that carry an annual annuity, and state the amount of each annuity.

Mr. Ian Gilmour

The medals which carry an annuity and the amounts concerned are as follows:

Medal Amount of Annuity Remarks
£
Victoria Cross 100
George Cross 100
Meritorious Service Medal 10 The annuity is awarded to a limited number of pensioners holding the medal. It is subject to pension increases under the Pensions Increases Warrants as they occur. The number of annuity holders is limited to 750 at any one time.