§ SIR JOHN COLOMB (Great Yarmouth)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty whether he can state what steps are being taken with regard to the issue of medals and clasps to the naval force employed in China during the recent operations; and whether he can give an assurance that the recipients of such medals and clasps will have the same treatment extended to them with respect to the presentation thereof as has lately been accorded to those who have served in the South African War.
§ *THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. ARNOLD-FORSTER, Belfast, W.)The preparation of the medals and clasps for the naval forces in the recent operations in China will be proceeded with as rapidly as possible. I can give no assurance with regard to the presentation of the medals and clasps, as the matter is one which must depend on the pleasure of the King.