HC Deb 09 December 1902 vol 116 cc448-9
MAJOR RASCH () Essex, Chelmsford

To ask the Secretary of State for War whether he will lay upon the Table General Dorward's despatch of November, 1901, with reference to the Chinese regiment; and will he say whether a clasp. will be given for Tientsin.

(Answered by Secretary Lord George Hamilton.) The question of a clasp for Tientsin was considered by the War Office and India Office and Admiralty in consultation at the time of the grant of the China. 1900 medal, and it was decided that only two clasps should be given, one for Taku and one for the relief of Pekin. I have no copy of General Dorwards despatch in my possession, but I understand that it is not considered desirable to publish it.