§ General IVOR PHILIPPSasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the Secretary of State's list, published as a supplement to the "London Gazette," and dated War Office, 24th February, of the names of those who have rendered valuable services in connection with the War is not available to the public, nor issued with the "London Gazette," which is supplied to the Library of the House of Commons, although stated to be a supplement of such "Gazette"; that the office of the "London Gazette" states that the document is a private one, not to be issued to the public; and whether he will give orders for such documents to be made available to the public, and a copy placed in the Library of the House of Commons?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONMy hon. and gallant Friend has been misinformed. The list of names referred to was not published in the "London Gazette," but was communicated to the Press and appeared in the newspapers of 26th and 27th February. The first instalment, which appeared on the 26th February, was erroneously designated in a portion of the Press as a supplement to the "London Gazette." It was not considered necessary to place this list on sale, but I have given directions for copies to be placed in the Library of the House for the use of hon. Members.