§ MR. GORDON (Elgin and Nairn)I beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War, whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that the "King's Colours" of the 72nd (Seaforth) Highlanders, of the year 1815, were, on the 6th instant, bought and sold by auction in London for £35; and whether the War Office will discover the present owner with a view of recovering, by purchase, or otherwise, this national trophy for the regimental district?
THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. BRODRICK SURREY,) GuildfordRegimental colours when they have been in use the prescribed period or have become unserviceable, are disposed of as the commanding officer may direct. The colours shown as those of particular regiments are not in every case genuine. The esprit de corps of the regiments concerned almost invariably secures a fitting resting-place for the colours, and Lord Lansdowne thinks it desirable to leave the question to the feeling of the regiment, who can judge best of the circumstances and the genuineness of the colours.