§ 73. Major Sir B. FALLEasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if, two years ago, the captains commanding destroyer flotillas were ordered to forward half-yearly reports of work done, with the 1665 names of officers and men worthy of mention, that this order was not made retrospective and consequently the war service of officers and men who had fought earlier in the War remains unrecognised, and that this specially refers to engineer officers and men who on promotion pass on to larger vessels; and if he can see that this is remedied?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAWhile not accepting my hon. Friend's contention that the earlier services of officers and men remain unrecognised, in order that no deserving cases may be overlooked, orders were issued in February allowing all Flag officers to send in recommendations of any officers or men who had come under their notice as having carried out exceptionally responsible or arduous duties in an exceptionally efficient and capable manner.