§ Sir G. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the fact that a number of Territorials, called up on the outbreak of war, desired, and asked, to serve overseas, but were directed to remain at home and train men called up under the Military Service Act; and whether the 1939–43 Star may be granted to such Territorials.
§ Sir J. GriggThe 1939–43 Star was instituted for service in certain operational areas, and, while appreciating the spirit of the men to whom my hon. and learned Friend refers, I regret that it would be contrary to the purpose of the award to grant it to men who wished to serve in those areas as well as to those who did in fact serve there.