HC Deb 10 July 1917 vol 95 c1722
20. Mr. BUTCHER

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that the French Government have issued to all the survivors of the French Army who were actively employed in the War up to and including 31st December, 1914, a medal, with the addition, in the case of those who were wounded, of a small bronze star on the ribbon; and whether the Army Council will consider the advisability of issuing a similar medal to the survivors of the British Army who were actively employed in the War during the year 1914?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I can only refer my hon. and learned Friend to the answer which I gave on 19th June to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Melton.

Mr. BUTCHER

Is the question under consideration and will my hon. Friend take into consideration the fact that this relatively small recognition would be a great satisfaction to our Army of 1914?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I can assure my hon. and learned Friend the matter is receiving at the present moment very-serious consideration.