HC Deb 02 July 1940 vol 362 c673
51. Captain Markham

asked the Prime Minister whether he can now make a statement on the subject of a medal or other recognition for members of the Armed Forces who have served actively in France, Belgium or Norway during the last few months?

Mr. Attlee

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer which I gave to a similar Question put to me on 11th June by my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent (Mr. E. Smith).

Captain Markham

Is the Lord Privy Seal aware that there is considerable dissatisfaction in the Services at the fact that decorations have been given to very highly placed officers, but that no recognition has been given to any of the serving men in any of the Services for what they have gone through in the last few months?

Mr. Attlee

The Question related to the issue of a general service medal. That will be considered later.

Commander Sir Archibald Southby

Is not the proper time to give a medal after the war is over?