§ 4. Colonel BURNasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he can give the House any information as to the conduct and behaviour of the soldiers of all ranks who were present in very large numbers in London on the night of 11th November?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONYes, Sir. The conduct of the British troops in London during the day and the night of the 11th November was in all respects admirable. It is a pleasant contemplation that, on the greatest day in the history of the British Army, when much irregularity might be expected, if not pardoned, our gallant troops should have shown the steady discipline and good conduct of old and tried troops.
§ Colonel BURNMay I ask if it is not possible to have an Order issued, either through the Commander-in-Chief of the Homo Forces or through the Army Council, to show the appreciation by the authorities of this excellent and admirable conduct of this very large number of soldiers?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI will see what can be done.