Captain FABERasked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he will state whether the representatives of detachments of Special Reserve and Territorial units who are to receive the Coronation medals are men who have been actually present at that ceremony or not?
§ Colonel SEELYI am informed that with the exception of the officer actually in command of the detachment which the unit sent to the Coronation, it is not necessary for the representation of the unit to have been actually present. A circular is being sent out this week to every unit of the Special Reserve and Territorial Force calling for the names of those qualified to receive the medal.
Captain FABERI do not quite understand. May we assume that the people who have not been at the Coronation are the ones who will receive medals?
§ Colonel SEELYNo. Some who have not been at the Coronation may receive the medal, and some who have been at the Coronation will receive the medal.
Captain FABERWill the right hon. Gentleman state the proportion of those who were not at the Coronation who will receive the medal?
§ Colonel SEELYIt will all be made plain in the circular that is being sent out this week. It will vary according to circumstances.
Colonel ALAN SYKESMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether the last order on the subject did not lay down that the officer commanding the unit, and the senior private were to receive the medal? Is that order going to be rescinded?
§ Colonel SEELYNo, Sir; but since it was issued His Majesty has been pleased to add to the number of medals which may be issued to each unit.