§ Commander BELLAIRSasked the President of the Board of Trade, in view of the fact that a medal is to be awarded to the Mercantile Marine for services during the War, and that chaplains who have given their whole time to the Navy or Army will receive a medal, whether he will secure the Mercantile Marine medal for chaplains who have given their whole-time service to the Mercantile Marine?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANYes, Sir,provided that they have complied with the conditions, including service at sea, which may be prescribed for all recipients alike.