HC Deb 17 April 1902 vol 106 cc518-9
MR. THOMAS BAYLEY (Derbyshire, Chesterfield)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War if, before the new regulations were issued for the change of the distinctive dress of the Scotch regiments, the colonels and officers of each regiment were consulted.

LORD STANLEY

It has already been explained to the House that there is no intention of abolishing the kilt.

MR. THOMAS BAYLEY

That docs not answer my Question. I asked whether the officers of the regiments have been consulted.

LORD STANLEY

The hon. Gentleman asked, I think, with reference to the distinctive dress of the Scotch regiments, which I believe to be the kilt.

MR. THOMAS BAYLEY

Not necessarily.

MR. WEIR

Were the colonels and other officers consulted?

LORD STANLEY

In all questions as to the dress of regiments those who will be affected are always consulted.