asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty whether a man who was employed on various ships in the Navy from August, 1914, to June, 1917, wearing uniform and ranking as a chief petty officer, who was in action at Heligoland Bight and Scapa Flow, who has received the 1914–15 star, the general service medal, and the victory medal, and his share of the prize money, is entitled to be classed as an ex-service man?

It is difficult to reply to a hypothetical question of this nature. Perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend would give me particulars of any individual case he may have in mind.