§ Sir A. Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for War how many persons are in receipt of an annuity of £20 as holders of the meritorious service medal; and how many awards have been made since 1st June, 1920 and 193o, respectively?
§ Mr. Hore-Belisha750 ex-soldiers are in receipt of the Meritorious Service Annuity, which is limited to £10. Details1742W of the numbers by Arms will be found on page 299, Army Estimates, 1938. Since 1st June, 1920, 1,447 awards have been made, of which 650 were made since 1st June, 1930.