62. Mr. CHANCELLORasked whether the attendance of soldiers at religious services is compulsory; and what provision, other than that of the Established Church, is made for those who dissent from her doctrines or religious observances?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe King's Regulations provide that every soldier, when not prevented by military duty, will attend Divine service, but a soldier will not be obliged to attend the service of any other religious body than his own. Clergymen of the non-established Churches are appointed to give their whole time to duty among the troops, as chaplains to the forces or acting chaplains, at stations where the numbers are sufficient to justify this course. At other stations arrangements are made with local clergymen for the care of their respective co-religionists among the troops.
§ Mr. SNOWDENAre the officers compelled to go to church?
§ Mr. TENNANTI think there is a general understanding. But perhaps the hon. Gentleman will give me notice.