asked the Prime Minister if a medal is to be issued to persons taking part in the Berlin air lift.

No, Sir.

Would not the Prime Minister agree that by taking part in the air lift they have done a first-class job; and since no medal is to be awarded have the Government contemplated any other method of recognition of this service?

A number of extra honours have been awarded to those in the air lift, but it is not our practice to issue medals except where there is service in military operations against the enemy, and it would be inappropriate to issue a medal.