asked the Secretary of State for War whether any decision has been arrived at with regard to the granting of additional battle honours to the Leicestershire, North Somerset, Bedfordshire and Essex Regiments of Yeomanry?

Yes, Sir, I am glad to say that it has now been decided that, as all three squadrons of each of these Yeomanry regiments were contained in the same Cavalry Brigade while they were incorporated as rein forcements in the Cavalry Corps during 1918, each regiment may be regarded as eligible for the battle honours earned as a whole by the particular Cavalry Brigade to which it was allocated. An announcement of the honours awarded on this basis will be made in due course.

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the great gratification it would cause to all ranks, past and present, and to the County Territorial Associations, and also the impetus that would be given to recruiting for the Territorial Army, if such an announcement could be made?

The answer is as follows:

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