§ 13. Mr. PHILIP FOSTERasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether any and, if so, what recognition has been accorded to the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Anti-Aircraft Corps since 1914 for their services in the defence of London from aerial attacks?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONYes, Sir; one officer has been appointed a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, and twelve officers and other ranks have been "mentioned in despatches." The names of six others have been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for special services rendered, and these were published in a communiqué from the War Office dated 21st December last.
§ Mr. FOSTERWould it not be possible to grant war chevrons to these men?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI do not think anybody has been given a chevron who has merely served at home. Chevrons in the past have been invariably given for service abroad.