§ Colonel Colvilleasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the continued delay in the granting of Army honours and awards for gallantry in air-raids as compared with civil awards; and what steps he is taking to shorten the procedure in view of the value to morale of awards made soon after the event?
§ Captain MargessonThis question has recently been re-examined and it has been decided to introduce a new procedure which it is hoped will expedite the examination of recommendations.