HC Deb 01 July 1920 vol 131 c691W
Major J. EDWARDS

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the crosses over the graves of men of the 60th (London) Division who fell in Palestine are to be uprooted; and, if so, whether this action is contemplated on the plea that they are an offence in the eyes of people of other religions?

Mr. CHURCHILL

There is no intention to remove any crosses in Palestine, whether over the graves of men of the 60th Division or of any other formation, except for the purpose of replacing them by permanent memorials. The permanent memorials, like those in other theatres of War, will bear a cross, except in cases where the relatives desire some other symbol of the dead man's faith.