§ 83. Mr. PETOasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can say when the issue of the silver badges to men discharged out of the Army on account of wounds will be commenced; and whether he can state the approximate number of men to whom these badges will be issued?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe arrangements for the issue of the war badges will be completed in a few days, and instructions as to the means of making application will be issued through the Press. I fear I am not in a position to state the approximate number of men to whom these badges will be issued.