HC Deb 14 May 1919 vol 115 cc1583-4
36. Sir H. BRITTAIN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, before they leave these shores, arrangements may be made for visits to other great centres of the British Isles of representative troops of each of His Majesty's Dominions upon the lines of the recent successful march through London?

Captain GUEST

I sympathise with the desire expressed in my hon. Friend's question, but I am afraid I can hold out no hope of its being possible to arrange for visits of this kind to other centres as he suggests.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Cannot the troops already in camp in this country be used for this purpose to meet the wishes of a large section of the country?

Captain GUEST

It involves a great deal more careful organisation than that.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

As arrangements have already been made by some large centres to give receptions to Canadian troops, could not the same facilities be given to Australian, New Zealand, and Newfoundland troops?

Captain GUEST

The question is one for the Governments concerned, and it must largely rest with them.