§ Mr. ASHLEYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he will say under what circumstances the ordinary serge tunic worn by men of the Royal Marines when engaged in land operations would be replaced by khaki?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe ordinary serge tunic would be replaced by khaki when- 2292 ever, in the opinion of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, the circumstances of the case appeared to warrant such a course.
§ Mr. ASHLEYAre we to understand that the khaki tunics will be carried on board ship, or will the ship have to go to some naval base to get them?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAAll I can reply is whatever is found necessary in the circumstances of the case will be done.
§ Mr. ASHLEYIf a landing party is suddenly necessary how are they going to get this khaki clothing unless it is carried on board ship?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAI have no doubt due provision will be made.