HC Deb 14 April 1902 vol 106 c131
MR. NICOL (Argyllshire)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether it is proposed to discontinue the issue of the white jacket to the Highland Regiments and to restrict the use of the kilt.

LORD STANLEY

As regards the kilt I must refer the hon. Member to the reply given in the House on Friday last.† The retention of the white jacket is under consideration.

MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether the regulation prohibiting the use of the kilt by Highland regiments has the sanction of Lord Roberts.

LORD STANLEY

The kilt is not prohibited.

MR. WEIR

Where can a copy of the new regulation be seen? Can it be furnished to the House?

LORD STANLEY

The kilt is not prohibited.

MR. WEIR

I understand that a new regulation has been issued. Has it been approved by Lord Roberts, and where can it be seen?

LORD STANLEY

did not reply.

MR. WEIR

May I press for an answer?

* MR. SPEAKER

Order, order! The hon. Member had better give notice of the Question in the usual way.