HC Deb 27 February 1936 vol 309 c679W
Captain PLUGGE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the court-martial of a guardsman for refusing to shave off his moustache; whether he will state under what Army regulations this was done; and how the regulations are administered for the various regiments of the Army?

Mr. KIRKWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the court-martial at Windsor on Guardsman Arthur Leslie Bursell, who was charged with refusing to shave off his moustache; and whether, as this was not a lawful command, he will direct that the finding of the court-martial be quashed?

Sir V. WARRENDER

My attention has been drawn to this case. The matter is stillsub judice, but if the hon. Members will repeat their questions in a week's time, I hope then to be in a position to give them an answer.