§ Sir A. S. BENNasked the Secretary of State for War whether the Territorials who went out to India in 1914, and who were in the Suez Canal, a theatre of war, in 1914, are entitled to the 1914–15 medal; and, if not, whether they will receive any other distinction in order that the promise made to them, that they should not suffer by being sent to India in stead of a European theatre of war, shall be made good?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe Territorials referred to by my hon. Friend are eligible to receive the British War Medal. The award of the 1914–15 Star is limited to those who took part in certain specified operations.
§ Sir JOHN BUTCHERasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has been 906W able to decide upon a form of decoration for officers and men mentioned in dispatches who have not received any other decoration?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe matter is being considered, but I am not yet in a position j to make any announcement.