44. Mr. Baker Whiteasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that nationals of West European nations who served in land contingents, including 21 Army Group, under British command in the 1939–45 war, are not, under existing rules, entitled to British campaign stars and commemorative medals; and whether he will consider amending the rules in order that such persons may receive the same treatment as the British nationals with whom they fought side by side and the same formations.
§ Mr. WyattThis matter is being looked into, but I should say that there are considerable difficulties.