§ 23. Colonel W. THORNEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War if the Government intend to give any recognition of the services of those men who volunteered to join the Army before the Derby scheme was accepted by the Government?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI think that the special recognition suggested by my hon. Friend is already provided for, in cases where overseas service has been rendered, by the award of the "1914–15 Star," which I announced in this House on Thursday last. They will also be eligible to receive whatever commemorative war medals may be sanctioned.
§ Sir R. ADKINSWould it be impossible to have recognition from those who have not been asked to render overseas service through no fault of their own, but who volunteered?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI think the last part of my reply answers that point. I said in my answer—they would also be eligible to receive whatever commemorative war medals may be sanctioned.