HC Deb 18 November 1914 vol 68 cc418-9
41. Lord CHARLES BERESFORD

asked the Under-Secretary for War whether he can see his way to issue a report of the gallant deeds of other regiments in the same manner as the heroic action of the London Scottish was brought before the public?

Mr. TENNANT

Gallant deeds of regiments and individuals which come to the notice of my Noble Friend will be made known as far as the exigencies of the military situation permit.

Lord C. BERESFORD

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that invidious praise of one regiment is not conducive to good comradeship, and that praise of one regiment is naturally resented by all regiments equally gallant?

Mr. TENNANT

The answer I gave does not presuppose that one regiment is singled out as against another.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

Cannot the gallant deeds which have been done by other regiments be made public where there is no detriment to the exigencies of the military forces?

Mr. TENNANT

I think possibily that is a true statement, but the matter is at present under the consideration of the Government.