§ MR. HOWELL (Denbigh Boroughs)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether, in view of his statement that it is intended to reward a certain number of officers, non-commissioned officers, and men for their services in Crete, especially those present during the outbreak on 6th September last, he 449 will also consider the claims of the Royal I Welsh Fusiliers; and whether consideration will be given to the fact that this regiment was employed for two years maintaining order in Candia under very trying conditions, and was in consequence deprived of any chance of active service in the Soudan?
§ MR. WYNDHAMIt is the duty of the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Commander-in-Chief, to submit names to Her Majesty for rewards, and this is done after the fullest consideration of all claims. It is not desirable to discuss the claims of individuals by questions and answers in this House.