§ 45. Mr. Turtonasked 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. TurtonBearing 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. AttleeI have no doubt my right hon. Friend's supplementary question will be noticed by the Prime Minister.