§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that at the outbreak of War Territorial units were called upon to take over coast defences; that many of these men were anxious to take their part in the operations oversea but were told that they were on active service of a most vital character; that it was not until early in 1916 that they were sent out to join the Expeditionary Force; that these man feel they are entitled to receive the 1914–15 Star; and would he consider the possibility of considering their claims?
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§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe good services rendered by these men are fully realised, but I regret that no exceptions can be made to the existing conditions governing the award of the 1914–15 Star.