HC Deb 02 May 1944 vol 399 cc1193-4
45. Mr. Turton

asked the Prime Minister whether he is yet in a position to announce any changes that are proposed to be made in the conditions governing the issue of the Africa Star and the 1939–43 Star, or any decision to issue a ribbon for another Star.

The Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Attlee)

Important changes are certainly going to be made as the result of the Debate in this House a little while back. But my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister must ask for more time before His Majesty's Government are able to announce hard and fast decisions.

Mr. Turton

Bearing in mind future operations will the right hon. Gentleman express to the Prime Minister the desire of the country that a settlement of the grievance should be expedited before new campaigns are launched?

Mr. Attlee

I have no doubt my right hon. Friend's supplementary question will be noticed by the Prime Minister.