HC Deb 23 April 1896 vol 39 c1508
COLONEL DALBIAC (Camberwell, N.)

I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War, whether it is intended to make considerable changes in the mess uniforms throughout the Army?

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE WAR OFFICE (Mr. J. POWELL-WILLIAMS,) Birmingham, S.

It is under consideration whether a reversion to the former more simple form of infantry mess jacket would not be desirable. If adopted, time to wear out jackets of the existing pattern would be allowed.