§ 10. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether 1990 he has had under consideration the question of including in the list of Civil servants honoured by His Majesty the King for war services the officers and men employed in His Majesty's dockyards; and if he can make any statement to the House on the subject?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAOfficers and men employed in His Majesty's dockyards are equally eligible with other servants of the State for appointment to the Order of the British Empire or award of the Medal of that Order, in recognition of their services in connection with the War. I can assure my hon. Friend that when the time comes for recognising the excellent work done by the civil staff serving under the Admiralty during the War, the exceedingly important services rendered by the staff of the dockyards will, of course, not be overlooked.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKECan the right hon. Gentleman say when that time will come?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI am afraid I cannot answer offhand, except to say that steps are being taken to see that due recognition is given to these men.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKECan the right hon. Gentleman say how many of their names appeared in the last list?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI do not think it included any of our employés, but it must not be concluded from that they will be overlooked.