§ 13. Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for War when the despatches regarding the operations in Somaliland and the defeat of the Mullah will be published; and what medal will be granted to troops who took part in the operations?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe despatch from the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Somaliland Protectorate, dealing with the operations mentioned, will be published at an early date. As regards the last part of the question, I would point out that the operations were conducted by detachments from the Navy, Army and Air Force, and that the question of the award of a medal thus affects the three Services. The matter, however, is under consideration, but I cannot at present make any announcement on the subject.