§ 80. Mr. NEEDHAMasked the Undersecretary of State for War whether he is discussing the question of recognition of military services, by means of a medal or otherwise, of British, Dominion, and Indian soldiers at Gallipoli with the Dominion Prime Ministers and representatives of India who are now in London?
§ 84. Sir J. BUTCHERasked the Undersecretary of State for War whether the representations made by the Australian and New Zealand Governments to the Colonial Secretary on the subject of issuing a medal or ribbon to the troops from the Dominions who took part in the Gallipoli operations have been communicated to the War Office; whether it is the desire of those Governments that such a medal or ribbon should be issued; and whether he will forthwith consult with the Dominions and the Colonial Office on the subject, and will issue a special Imperial medal or ribbon to all the troops who took part in those operations?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Colonies is in possession of the views of the Army Council on the proposal to issue a medal to the Dominion troops who took part in the operations at Gallipoli. The answer to the first two parts of the question by my hon. and learned Friend the Member for York is in the affirmative.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERWill the hon. Gentleman answer the latter part of my question, as to the issue of a special Imperial medal for all those who took part in the operations?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI answered that previously—it is under consideration.