§ Sir H. ELVERSTONasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the fact that a ribbon has been issued to the men who took part in the Cameroons Expedition, the time has now 2138W arrived when some ribbon should be issued to those who fought at Gallipoli; and whether, in view of the fact that many men invalided home from various fields of operation have nothing to show that they have been to the front, he will consider the possibility of issuing a ribbon or other mark of distinction to all men when they have served six months at the front?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONMy hon. Friend is under a misapprehension in thinking that a ribbon has been issued to men who took part in the Cameroons Expedition. He is perhaps thinking of the African general service medal, which has been awarded for certain local punitive expeditions in Africa, none of which, however, were in West Africa since the outbreak of the War. As regards the rest of the question, I would refer him to the answer given on 19th June to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Melton.