69. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is aware that certain men who were specially awarded the Meritorious Service Medal 135W during the 1914–18 War and for a number of years thereafter are not receiving the annuity which is awarded to others holding this medal; and if he will take steps to ensure that all men holding this medal will receive the annuity.
§ Mr. MayhewI am aware that the type of award, and the numbers who may receive the annuity which the award attracts, differ between the three Services. I am considering whether these arrangements need to be reviewed.