60. Major DAVIESasked the Under secretary for War whether he is aware that, during recent Police Court proceedings, Colonel A'Court Repington, who is a retired officer, appeared in the uniform of a military officer; whether Police Court proceedings are regarded as military ceremonial; and whether, in view of the present uncertainty in the minds of re tired officers, he will give a definition of the term "military ceremonial"?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONWith regard to the first part of my hon, and gallant-Friend's question, my attention has not, so far as I can recollect, previously been drawn to the matter. As regards the latter part of the question, Police Court proceedings are not, of course, regarded as military ceremonial, but I think my hon. and gallant Friend is under a misapprehension in stating that uncertainty exists in the minds of retired officers on the subject. Any function carried out under military arrangements at which it is incumbent upon officers on the active list to appear in uniform is a military ceremonial.
§ Colonel BURNIs it not the case that Colonel Repington is a member of a military tribunal?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI do not know. If the hon. and gallant Member will put down a question, I will ask.