§ 13. Mr. Leslieasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has any figures to show how many of the men who have won honours in the present war for displaying conspicuous bravery and leadership of men fighting against heavy odds were drawn from the middle, lower-middle, and working classes?
§ Captain MargessonNo, Sir.
§ Mr. LeslieMay I take it that honours are decided upon on merit alone, irrespective of class or colour?
§ Captain MargessonCertainly, Sir.