§ 71. Sir A. HOLBROOKasked the Secretary of State for War when the issue will be made of medals to the troops engaged in suppressing the rebellion in Iraq in 1920?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Lieut.-Colonel Stanley)The question whether a medal shall be granted in respect of these operations is under consideration.
§ Sir A. HOLBROOKIs the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that on leaving Iraq General Haldane told the troops that a medal would be issued to them?
§ Lieut.-Colonel STANLEYNo, Sir; I am not aware of that.
§ Sir A. HOLBROOKCertainly he did.