§ 15. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Mooreasked the Secretary of State for War whether any decision has yet been reached in regard to the award of the 1939–1943 Star to appropriate units of the Home Guard in respect of their defence of Britain during 1940–1941.
Sir J. GriģģThe 1939–43 Star is awarded in respect of service in operational commands overseas, but my hon. and gallant Friend will be able to raise this matter when the subject is debated.
§ Sir T. MoorePending that Debate, will my right hon. Friend remember that the Home Guard of this country in the execution of their duties have suffered many severe casualties from heavy bombers, which are a form of modern artillery?
Sir J. GriģģI will certainly remember that, but, as regards any action, that must await the Debate.