§ 17. Major Digbyasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the depots of certain regiments have still not received a proper supply of Army Form B2068, on which all applications for the Defence Medal have to be made; and whether he will expedite the supply of these forms, in view of the fact that the war in Europe ended nearly eight months ago.
§ Mr. LawsonThis form had to be revised owing to changes in the conditions governing the issue of awards, and it was delayed on that account. Distribution to Commands has now been completed.
§ 18. Major Digbyasked the Secretary to State for War whether he is aware that the depots of some regiments have only just received a proper supply of Army Form B2070, which is necessary for applications for all campaign stars; and what is the reason for this and the consequent delay in authorising soldiers to wear the ribbons to which they are entitled.
§ Mr. LawsonThere has been no delay because of the fact that the relevant form was not available. Authority was given in June last for the issue of the campaign star ribbons on a provisional basis subject to verification later.