§ MR. CLAUDE LOWTHER (Cumberland, Eskdale)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War, whether women who were employed in the Army Nursing Service in South Africa by the Military Authorities, and whose work has been commended by the principal medical officer on the spot, are allowed to receive the medal if they do not hold a three years hospital certificate.
§ MR. BRODRICKThe South African War Medal is given to all Nurses and Nursing sisters who served in South Africa from 11th October, 1899, but the term "Nurses and Nursing Sisters," is held to apply only to those specially appointed as such, and to the Staff of any Local Charitable Institution in South Africa, duly recognised by the Military Authorities there and utilized by them for the reception and care of the sick and wounded.