§ 31. Sir J. D. REESasked whether the wearing of a brassard with uniform by Volunteer corps is ordered by the War Office; whether the wearing of a brassard is prescribed to show that the corps wearing it is affiliated to the Central Association of Volunteer Training Corps; whether it is necessary that every Volunteer corps should be so affiliated; whether the brassard has ceased to be a substitute for a uniform; and, if not, whether the dress of Volunteer Training Corps is not regarded as a uniform?
§ Mr. TENNANTIt has been decided that the brassard should be worn when any military exercises or duties are being performed. The brassard is the authorised mark of official recognition having been extended to a corps. No corps which is not affiliated to the Central Association is recognised. The brassard is not a substitute for a uniform in the sense of excluding the use of a distinctive dress.
§ Sir J. D. REESDoes that mean that the brassard is recognised and the uniform is not?
§ Mr. TENNANTMy answer is very unequivocal. I say that the brassard is a mark of the recognition which is given by the War Office to the corps in question.
§ Sir W. BULLWould it be recognised by the enemy?
§ Mr. TENNANTThat question ought to be addressed to the General Staff at Berlin.