HC Deb 24 July 1919 vol 118 c1589W
Captain LOSEBY

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the new war ribbon is being retailed at 6d. an inch, or 18s. a yard; and if he will state the actual cost of production per yard?

Mr. KELLAWAY

I am not aware that the new war ribbon is being retailed at 6d. an inch. There is no justification for such a charge, as the cost of production of the ribbon is less than ½d. per inch. I may add that a free issue of the ribbon is made to every man entitled to wear it; demobilised men will be supplied through their record office.