§ Colonel YATEasked the Secretary of State for War whether, considering the tightness of the present field service khaki coat worn by the rank and file, and the difficulty the men have in firing when lying down and in other positions where full freedom of the arms is essential, he will consider the question of supplying the Army with a field service coat of a looser and easier pattern than the one now m use, something similar, for instance, to the coats with expanding seams in the back, made by tailors for shooting, etc., and long enough to cover the seat and the fork like those worn by officers; and that instructions may be issued that this looser and longer pattern coat is to be strictly adhered to?
§ Mr. HALDANEIt is laid down in the Clothing Regulations that jackets of all descriptions will be fitted loosely over a cardigan waistcoat so as to admit of extra clothing being worn underneath in cold weather, and that in fitting recruits full allowance for future developments should be made. The responsibility for the fitting of uniform devolves upon the officer commanding the Units, and there is no reason to believe that these instructions are not observed. The pattern of the present Service jacket is reported to be satisfactory.