§ 39. Major BLAIRasked the Secretary of State for War if Hyde Park and the West End have already had the privilege of witnessing several triumphal marches; is he aware that the route arranged for the triumphal march of the London regiments does not give the people residing in the East End the opportunity of showing their appreciation of their citizen soldiers; and will he arrange that units will be paraded in Victoria Park and march to the City and the Tower of London?
Captain GUESTIn the settlement of the route for the proposed triumphal march of London regiments, the claims of the East End have not been overlooked. At the same time, as was pointed out to my hon. and gallant Friend in answer to his question of the 25th March, the length of the route and other matters have to be taken into consideration. Troops are being drawn from all parts of London, and the concentration, area decided upon is considered the most suitable that could be chosen in the interest of the troops as well as of other military requirements.