98. Mr. DUNDAS WHITEasked the Under-Secretary for War whether he is aware that, in addition to other recruiting, three new battalions have been formed in Glasgow; that, in reply to applications to sanction the presentation of new colours, it has been stated by the War Office authorities that it is not proposed to sanction the presentation of colours to battalions now being formed for the new Army; that this attitude has caused disappointment; and whether the question will be reconsidered?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe decision that the presentation of colours to battalions raised for service during the War could not be sanctioned was only given after careful consideration, and my Noble Friend the Secretary of State does not see his way to reconsider it.
§ Mr. CHAMBERLAINHas the right hon. Gentleman had his attention drawn to the effect which this refusal is having upon recruiting in certain parts of the three Kingdoms? I have heard of it as a matter of great complaint in Ireland.
§ Mr. TENNANTI shall be glad to represent to the Secretary of State what the right hon. Gentleman has said.