§ 66. Mr. HINDSasked the Pensions Minister whether he is aware that difficulty is experienced by disabled soldiers and sailors fitted with artificial limbs in entering crowded omnibuses and trams without grave risk to life and limb; and whether he has considered the desirability of securing the institution of some badge by which such men can be readily recognised by the general public, and their need for sympathetic consideration when travel ling made clear to all?
§ Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWENI am aware of this difficulty, and I have made arrangements to meet it by the free issue of a badge to all disabled officers or men who are fitted with artificial limbs. The badge—the design of which has been submitted to and approved by the King— will consist of a white armlet with the Crown embroidered on it in red. These armlets are now in course of manufacture. Immediately upon delivery they will be-passed to the fitting hospitals for issue to all who are qualified and desire to wear them. At the same time notice will be issued to the public explaining the meaning of the badge, and asking them to give to the wearers of it the consideration due to them, in view of their service and disablement in the War.