§ Mr. ARTHUR RICHARDSONasked if steps have been taken to perpetuate the memory of those who have fallen on the field of battle otherwise than by temporary wooden crosses; and whether hewn or moulded memorial stones could be placed over their graves, so that, their resting-places may be permanently identified?
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§ Mr. MACPHERSONA special department of the Adjutant-General's branch of the War Office has been formed for the express purpose of finding, marking, and registering the graves of the fallen in all the various theatres of war. The greatest possible care is taken to collect and register all such accurate information wherever possible as may ensure the identification of each individual grave thus recorded in the future. Owing to the lack of transport and other difficulties, it has been found necessary to prohibit the erection of any memorial of a permanent nature during the continuation of hostilities.