HC Deb 07 May 1919 vol 115 cc883-4
13. Major Sir BERTRAM FALLE

asked if those officers and men of the Royal Navy who were actually under fire at sea in 1914 will be entitled to wear a rosette on their 1914 ribands, as has been promised to the Army?

14. Commander Viscount CURZON

asked whether, in view of the fact that it has been decided to issue a special decoration to all pre-war members of the Terri- trial Army who volunteered to serve overseas during the War, it is intended to issue a similar decoration to the pre-war Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I think my hon. and gallant Friends—if I am to gather from the answer given by the Secretary of State yesterday—are a little in advance of the facts when they assumed that the matter has been decided. As yesterday's answer shows, it is under consideration by the Army Council, and we shall confer with them upon the matter.

Rear-Admiral Sir REGINALD HALL

Will those medals be given to the officers and men of the Mercantile Marine?

Dr. MACNAMARA

That point will have to be considered.