§ 71. Mr. JOHN JONESasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the fact that a 1914 star with rosette and also a 1914–15 star have been awarded, he will consider the advisability of awarding a 1916 Somme fighting star for the New Armies which were raised by voluntary methods and proved their value against the enemy, as borne out in the dispatch of the Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force?
§ Mr. FORSTERIt is considered that the proposed medal awards, the conditions of which will be published shortly, will offer due recognition for the services rendered by the men to whom the hon. Member refers.