§ 18 and 21. Sir HILDRED CARLILEasked (18) whether, in view of the approaching centenary of the anniversary of the battle of Waterloo, the War Office contemplate any scheme of celebration on its account, or is giving its official patron age to any private undertaking, particularly in view of the fact that there is no memorial to the nation's arms as a whole on the field of Waterloo.
§ Mr. KINGasked (21) whether, in case of any celebration of the approaching centenary of the battle of Waterloo, whether by erecting a monument on the field of battle or otherwise, representations will first be made to the German Government with a view to possible co-operation in the celebration and in order to mark the historical fact that the victory of Waterloo was due to the joint military operation of the British and Prussian armies?
§ Colonel SEELYThe War Office has no such proposal under consideration.
§ Sir H. CARLILEMay I ask, bearing in mind the long period since the battle, whether the Army Council will take it into consideration?
§ Mr. SWIFT MacNEILLBefore the right hon. Gentleman answers that question, is he aware that the celebration of the anniversary of Waterloo was many years ago discontinued in deference to the wishes of the highest authority in order to promote feelings of peace and to let bygones be bygones?