asked the Prime Minister if, following the statement made by his predecessor on 5th June, he can now state whether men who served in bomb disposal units of the Armed Forces in this country will be deemed to have been on operations, and, therefore, qualify for a campaign medal.

I have not had sufficient time since my assumption of office adequately to study this important matter.

Will the right hon. Gentleman remit the matter to appropriate officers and advise them that a good many young men took very great risks in this kind of service, that many were very gravely wounded—I know of some who were blinded—and will he have those facts taken into account?

Yes, Sir. I have the full facts before me, and as soon as I have time I will come to a decision on the matter.

And please do not forget the Ack-Ack.