§ Mr. O. BALDWINasked the Secretary of State for War if he will consider whether arrangements can be made to provide that those who have gained war decorations or medals for past services should not be deprived of them when convicted by a Civil Court for theft or other crime?
§ Mr. SHAWIt has already been decided to amend the forfeiture clauses of876W the various Statutes and warrants governing the award of decorations and medals so that, in the case of gallantry decorations and medals and war medals, forfeiture shall not be entailed by reason of a conviction in a Civil Court except for treason and sedition. A similar rule will be applied to decorations and medals for conspicuous service other than gallantry, or for long and efficient or meritorious service, if the recipient is no longer serving.