§ MR. CROOKS (Woolwich)To ask the Secretary of State for War, whether the conduct of the British forces under trying circumstances during the troubles in Crete in 1898 has been brought under his notice; and whether he will consider whether a medal cannot be given or some recognition made of the services rendered by the men of the Highland Light Infantry and other regiments at that time.
(Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) I am aware of the excellent conduct of the British forces in Crete during the troubles in 1898. The question of the grant of a medal was raised in 1899, but it was decided after full consideration that it could not be granted. I am afraid that I cannot undertake to reopen the question.