§ Sir A. Wilsonasked the Home Secretary how many awards of the Albert Medal in gold and silver, respectively, have been made for acts of gallantry in the United Kingdom or on British ships for land and sea service, respectively, since 1st September; whether he is satisfied that the terms of the Royal Warrant are not being interpreted unduly narrowly having regard to the circumstances surrounding awards previous to 1570W 1919;that his Department is kept informed of acts of gallantry which might properly be so recognised; and that recommendations for awards are promptly made?
§ Sir J. AndersonNo awards of the Albert Medal have been made since 1st September last. This has not been due to any tendency on the part of my Department to apply an unduly narrow interpretation of the terms of the Royal Warrant, as no proposals for the award of the medal have reached the Home Office. I am satisfied that Government Departments and also other authorities and private persons are aware that it is open to them to bring cases of gallantry to notice. The standard for the Albert Medals is high and other awards are available for less outstanding acts of gallantry, but when cases are brought to the notice of the Home Office there is no failure to deal with them promptly.