HC Deb 23 October 1945 vol 414 cc1976-7W
Lieut. - Commander Joynson Hicks

asked the Secretary of State for War how many recommendations for the Territorial Efficiency Medal are now awaiting authorisation; and what is the average delay between the recommendation and the grant of this decoration.

Mr. Lawson

About 47,000 claims are now awaiting attention, and a very large number approaching 200,000 are expected in the near future. The average period which elapses between the receipt of the claim and the publication of the award in Army Orders is six months.

Lieut.-Colonel J. Hutchison

asked the Secretary of State for War when the awards will be made of the medals specially instituted to reward foreigners for the assistance which they gave to members of British Forces during the war at great risk to themselves.

Mr. Lawson

Recommendations for such awards are fully dealt with as and when they are received. Owing to necessary consultations with Allied Governments exact dates for the issue of the ribbon cannot be fixed in advance.