§ 47. Sir J. CRAIGasked the Prime Minister whether he will give instructions that escaped prisoners of war and prisoners of war who have been wounded be permitted to wear the chevrons granted for each year's service as though they had not been captured?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. The reply is in the negative.
§ Sir J. CRAIGIs there not a considerable amount of feeling on the subject that those who have carried out their duties in every way, who have been wounded and taken prisoners and have returned to this country are refused the chevrons, whereas those who do very little at the base get three or four?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI have very great sympathy indeed particularly with the prisoner of war who has been wounded. I am quite willing to deal with the matter.
§ Mr. HOGGEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that Australian and Canadian soldiers who were not in France in 1914 but in Australia or Canada are entitled to wear the red chevrons?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONNo, Sir; I am not aware of that.