George Cross

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Education and Science – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 November 1964.

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Photo of Mr Harold Wilson Mr Harold Wilson , Huyton 12:00, 12 November 1964

The payment of a monetary reward to members of the Armed Services who receive the Victoria Cross is hallowed by tradition; but I do not think it would be appropriate to extend this practice to awards for acts of gallantry in civilian life.