HC Deb 18 April 1918 vol 105 c560
39. Colonel W. THORNE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he is aware that Irish soldiers serving in any unit are allowed to wear shamrock on St. Patrick's Day; if he is aware that English soldiers are forbidden to wear a rose on St. George's Day; if he is aware that St. George's Day falls on Tuesday next, 23rd April; and if the Government are prepared to place all English soldiers on an equality with their Irish comrades?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I would refer my hon. Friend to my reply on Tuesday last to a written question by my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Maidstone.