§ 49. Mr. HUME-WILLIAMSasked the Prime Minister whether, having in view the importance of those who are incapable of military service being made to understand the circumstances under which they can properly be trained for and take part in national defence, he will direct that a copy of the War Office letter to Lord Desborough, dated 19th November, and containing a statement of the circumstances under which the Army Council will recognise volunteer associations and the rules which have been framed for their guidance, shall be sent for publication to all mayors and exhibited outside all post offices in the United Kingdom?
§ Mr. TENNANTI will confer with my right hon. Friends the President of the Local Government Board and the Postmaster-General, with a view to carrying out the hon. Member's suggestion, if possible.
§ 65. Sir HENRY CRAIKasked whether the condition laid down in the letter of the War Office to the Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps with regard to affiliated corps of men over age for enlistment, but desiring to be recognised for Home defence service, to the effect that no badges of rank are to be worn admits of the use of such distinctive marks as are necessary for effective discipline and drill?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe object of the prohibition against badges of rank was to avoid confusion. There would be no objection, should necessity arise, to distinctive badges being worn to differentiate those who exercise authority.