§ MR. LOWE (Birmingham, Edgbaston)To ask the Secretary of State for War whether he will explain why any Volunteers from outside London were invited to come up for the Coronation ceremonies when their services were not required; and whether, in view of the fact that many of these Volunteers have recently returned from South Africa, and have specially distinguished themselves there, he will explain why they have been asked to be present as mere spectators, and why they are to be treated in a different manner to other branches of the Service.
(Answer.) The invitation was intended as a compliment to the Volunteers, affording them an opportunity of being represented at the Coronation. The arrangements for them are practically the same as for the Yeomanry, and are in accordance with the precedent of the Jubilee.—(War Office.)