§ Sir J. Wardlaw-Milneasked the Secretary of State for War what is the position of the men of the First Territorial Division in regard to the grant of the 1939–43 Star, in view of the fact that this division mainly embarked during or after January, 1940, and in many cases the men were evacuated towards the end of May of that year.
§ Sir J. GriggThe Army Council Instruction which was recently issued about the 1939–43 Star covered only those officers and men who were indubitably entitled to receive it. The original Command Paper stated
Where troops have been evacuated, namely, from Dunkirk, Norway, etc., they will be eligible for the 5939–43 Star although their service may have been less than six monthsMy hon. Friend will appreciate that there are a number of such exceptions and that they need to be carefully considered. The rules governing these further recipients of the Star will, however, be issued shortly.