HC Deb 08 November 1921 vol 148 cc191-2
17. Colonel BURN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether any decision has been arrived at regarding clasps for the medals in commemoration of the great War?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

This matter is still under consideration.

Colonel BURN

Surely some decision can be arrived at three years after the War? Many of the men entitled to these clasps will be dead, otherwise.

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that a decision will be reached as soon as possible, but it is a very important matter and a very expensive matter, as he realises, and I must ask that time he given to the consideration of it.

21. Sir H. BRITTAIN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in the granting of the British war medal to troops engaged in the United Kingdom, consideration will be given to the personnel manning anti-aircraft guns and searchlights in Kent, Essex, and London, many of whom were in action against enemy aircraft on more than 50 occasions?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

As already stated in reply to previous ques- tions, it was decided, after the fullest consideration, that a War medal should not be granted for Home Service, with the exception that the British War medal should be awarded to the personnel of Coast Defence batteries actually engaged with hostile vessels during the War.