§ 9. Mr. LAMBERTasked the Secretary of State for War if, when the 2nd Devon Regiment, whose record in the War was the subject of a special French order of the day, returns to England, they will be permitted a special parade and reception at Exeter, the depot of the regiment and the capital of the county?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to a similar question asked by the hon. and gallant Member for Totnes on the 1st April. The battalion mentioned will return from France as a cadre, but the date of its return is not yet known. The General Officers Commanding-in-Chief in the various commands have been instructed to communicate with lords lieutenant, lord mayors, and other authorities and to ascertain their wishes as regards the holding of triumphal processions in the big towns later on in the year. The General Officers Commanding will afford every facility and full co-operation in carrying out such processions.
§ Mr. LAMBERTWill due notice be given to the civic authorities of Exeter as to when the regiment will return?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLWe are trying to give the longest possible notice, and I will see that the request of my right hon. Friend receives full attention.