§ 45. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Prime Minister if he is aware that civil air pilots who are entitled to the Germany and Atlantic Star, although they have applied through the appropriate Department, have not been given permission to wear the ribbon; and what steps he is taking to alter this ruling.
§ The Lord President of the Council (Mr. Herbert Morrison)I have been asked to reply. The details of the scheme for the award of these Campaign Stars to members of civilian air crews who were engaged on transport and ferrying duties, have presented some difficulties, but my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister expects that arrangements will be completed during the next two or three weeks.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyBut is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the pilots were given details of how they could apply for the ribbons some nine months ago, and does he not realize it is about time the matter was settled? The war has been over 18 months.
§ Mr. MorrisonWe are trying to get it settled, but these matters are somewhat difficult.