§ Mr. PURCHASEasked the Secretary of State for War whether a medal is being bestowed upon Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and Young Women's Christian Association women; and whether no medal i3 to be issued to soldiers who have been engaged on home service?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLMembers of duly recognised or authorised women formations are eligible to receive the British war medal provided that they entered a theatre of war on duty, or left the-r place of residence and rendered approved service overseas within a certain period. As regards the last part of the question, this is under consideration.
Sir J. D. REESasked the Secretary of State for War whether men who voluntarily enlisted in 1914 and signed the Imperial service form for foreign service, but were not sent abroad, are entitled to a war medal; and, if not, whether any method will be adopted of recognising their home services?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLAs I stated on Monday last, this question is still under consideration.