§ 34. Sir CHARLES HENRYasked the Secretary of State for War what arrangement has been made for the distribution of badges to those entitled to them on account of having been discharged from the Army owing to wounds or physical disabilities contracted during the present War?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGESilver War badges are issued to approved applicants, in the case of officers, nurses and civilians, direct from the Deputy-Director of Ordnance Stores, Woolwich Dockyard; in the case of warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and men, through the officers in charge of records of the units with which they served. Instructions on the subject were published in the Press on 16th September, 1916, together with a notification that a pamphlet containing full information as to whom individuals should apply, could be obtained from any post office. Supplies of these pamphlets have been distributed to the post offices throughout the United Kingdom.
§ Sir C. HENRYCould not my right hon. Friend see that soldiers, when they are discharged, are notified where and when they can receive their badges?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI will consider that.
§ Mr. HOGGEWhy are soldiers who are discharged for disabilities due to disease not entitled to the silver badge?