§ 13. Mr. BLAIRasked the Secretary of State for War if all the triumphal marches have so far taken place only in the City 202 and West End; and, if so, will he arrange that the East End will have the same privilege on the next occasion?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIn the event of further triumphal marches through London being arranged, the claims of the East End will not be overlooked. At the same time it must be understood that, in the interests of the troops, the length of the route has to be taken into consideration together with other military requirements connected therewith.
§ 17. Mr. ALFRED LAWasked the Secretary of State for War whether it is the definite intention of the War Office to give to the members of the Lancashire Territorial Divisions who have fought both in Gallipoli and in France, equal opportunities for a triumphal march either in London or Lancashire as are to be given to the Guards Division?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI have given directions that the question of triumphal marches of troops through the various cities and localities with which they are territorially connected should be studied with a view to action in all possible cases.
§ Mr. MACMASTERWhat opportunity will be given for a parade of Colonials?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI have been asking about that myself this morning. I cannot give an answer at the moment, but it seems to me very desirable that it should be arranged.
§ Lieutenant-Colonel ARTHUR MURRAYWould it not give great gratification to the Dominions if a triumphal march of the Dominion troops through London were arranged?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThat is what I have been trying to answer.
§ Captain WEDGWOOD BENNWill the right hon. Gentleman remember the claims of the Air Force?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLCertainly.