asked the Secretary of State for Air whether personnel who have served in operational squadrons of Balloon Command, continuously, since 3rd September, 1939, will receive the 1939–43 Star?

I would ask my hon. and gallant Friend to await the statement which my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister proposes to make before the Houses rises.

Would my right hon. Friend give an assurance that everybody who has had a uniform of any sort whatever will have all the decorations that are available?

The Prime Minister will deal with that point.