§ MR. ASHLEYI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War when the walking-out uniform of the Territorial soldier will be issued; and whether, when issued, it will preserve the national and peculiar characteristics of individual corps.
§ MR. HALDANENo new walking-out uniform has been specially approved for the Territorial Force. The uniforms are purchased by the County Associations and are not issued from Government store. In most cases corps will continue to wear the old uniform, or they may have two suits of service dress and wear no walking-out uniform. If Associations are desirous of providing a walking-out uniform of a new pattern, they are obliged to secure official approval.
§ MR. ASHLEYAre we to understand that the War Office have nothing to do except to approve the pattern of the walking-out dress?
§ MR. HALDANEThe County Associations are to purchase them.
§ MR. ASHLEYDid not the right hon. Gentleman send a Memorandum to the 708 County Associations telling them not to purchase these walking-out uniforms until further, notice?
§ MR. HALDANEThey have instructions and know what to do.
§ EARL WINTERTON (Sussex, Horsham)What instructions have been given then to the Associations?
§ MR. HALDANEThey have been informed that the old uniform may be used until the new pattern has been adopted.
§ MR. ASHLEYWill the Territorial soldier have a walking-out uniform—whether the old pattern or new?
§ MR. HALDANECertainly.