HC Deb 24 April 1918 vol 105 cc978-9
18. General CROFT

asked whether any decision has been come to with regard to war service counting as double for the Territorial long service medal; and, if so, whether the ribbon will be issued as it becomes due?

Mr. MACPHERSON

This proposal is still under consideration. The answer to the last part of my hon. and gallant Friend's question is in the affirmative.

General CROFT

Can the hon. Gentleman tell us if the issue of the ribbon is still held up, as it was some time ago, and whether, in view of the great value with which this ribbon is regarded by the Territorial soldiers, it will be issued soon?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I answered that question since the beginning of this Session, and I explained to the House then the large increase in the yards of ribbon distributed. I hope that by this time most of the Territorial regiments will have theirs