Captain CRAIGTo ask the Secretary of State for War, whether he will lay upon the Table a draft copy of the Soldiers' Song Book issued to officers commanding units of regular troops; and whether it includes the National Anthem, and any of the territorial (old county) songs of the county Down.
§ (Answered by Mr. Secretary Haldane.) The question of compiling a book of songs for soldiers is now under consideration, and the War Officer is in communication with general officers commanding on the subject. The hon. and gallant Member is, however, mistaken in supposing that a book has yet been issued, and it will be time to consider his suggestions when the scheme is more advanced.