§ Mr. HURDasked the Secretary of State for War how many plaques and scrolls in memory of soldiers killed in the War have been completed and sent to the bereaved; and when will the work be completed?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLTwo hundred and six thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven scrolls have been completed and dispatched. It is estimated that a further eighteen months will be required to complete distribution of the scrolls. Owing to unforeseen circumstances it was not possible to begin distribution of the plaque before the 16th December, and an announcement on the subject appeared in the Press on the 17th. Thirty-six plaques have been distributed, but a modification of the process has been found necessary, and this has temporarily delayed production. It is estimated that between eighteen months and two years will be required to complete distribution.