HC Deb 14 March 1918 vol 104 cc501-2W
General Sir IVOR PHILIPPS

asked the Secretary of State for India whether any dispatches have been received from India concerning the operations of the Waziristan Field Force, which was broken up in August, 1917; and, if so, when it is proposed to publish them?

Mr. HERBERT FISHER

A Dispatch dealing with the operations in question has just been received from India. It is hoped to publish it at an early date.

Sir I. PHILIPPS

asked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that in August last, when ordering the dispersal of the Waziristan Field Force, the Commander-in-Chief in India praised the skilful operations and pluck of all arms, including the Nepalese contingent; and whether it is proposed to issue any honours or rewards to the officers and men engaged an those operations beyond the K.C.B. awarded to the General Officer Commanding the Field Force?

Mr. FISHER

The answer to the first question is in the affirmative. Distinctions have already been awarded to the General Officer Commanding and to three other officers whose services were exceptionally good. Any other awards that may be considered necessary must await the publication of dispatches just received.