asked the Secretary of State for War when medal ribands will be issued to the Army, especially to those serving overseas.

The issue of medal ribands has been under way since July last and initial requirements of all ribands other than the 1939–45 Star and the Defence Medal are now almost completed. Receipts of the latter two ribands have so far been small in relation to the very large requirement, but allocations are made to all theatres as fast as supplies permit. All consignment for overseas theatres are sent by air.