HC Deb 23 February 1888 vol 322 c1225
MR. W. ABRAHAM (Limerick, W.)

asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether all officers commanding regiments and all other field officers are required by the Regulations of Her Majesty's Service to appear mounted at all reviews and inspections? THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. E. STANHOPE) (Lincolnshire, Horncastle): The officer commanding a battalion, two other field officers, and the adjutant are required to appear mounted at all reviews, and also at inspections, unless the Inspecting Officer direct otherwise.