§ MR. STACPOOLEasked the Secretary of State for War, If an order was issued by his or any other authority, that in consideration of the gallantry displayed by the non-commissioned officers and privates at Rorke's Drift, the issue of one flannel shirt and one pair of trousers to each man, in compensation for damage done to their clothing, is sanctioned?
§ COLONEL STANLEYSir, so far as I can understand, such an order was issued by the General Officer commanding the troops for the issue to the men of a flannel shirt and one pair of trousers, in compensation for damage done to the clothing. Whether regard was had to it as a reward for gallantry or not I cannot say.