§ SIR HERBERT MAXWELLasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether there is truth in the report that the feather bonnet is to be discontinued in the head-dress of Highland regiments?
§ MR. CHILDERSSir, the hon. Baronet will, I hope, excuse my saying that at the present juncture I hardly think the House will care to discuss a question of this nature. But as he has thought it his duty to ask it at only a few hours' Notice, I will tell him the facts. There have been for some time discussions as to the suitability of the present heavy and costly bonnet of the Highland regiments; and, after many complaints, the Duke of Cambridge appointed a Committee of Scotch officers to consider the question. They have not yet reported; but when their Report reaches me the hon. Baronet may be assured that I will give it my most earnest consideration, and, if he will meanwhile call on the Adjutant General, we shall be very glad to have his opinion on the subject.