HC Deb 27 October 1919 vol 120 cc309-10W
Mr. G. MURRAY

asked the Under- Secretary of State for the Colonies whether arrangements are being made to award a war medal to the members of the defence forces of those Crown Colonies and Protectorates which are not defined as a theatre of war in Army Order XX. of 1918 or Army Order 301 of 1919?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I have been asked to reply. The question of the award of a medal for services rendered by military personnel outside theatres of war is under consideration.

Mr. G. MURRAY

asked the Secretary of State for War whether arrangements are being made for the award of a war medal for service in the Home Defence?

Mr. CHURCHILL

As I stated to-day in reply to an oral question by the hon. and gallant Member for the Waterloo Division, the question of the award of a medal to those troops who rendered services at home in connection with the War is still receiving careful consideration.