§ 31. Commander Viscount CURZONasked the Prime Minister what part is to be taken by the officers and men of the Royal Navy and Royal Naval Reserves in the ceremonies of the unveiling of the Cenotaph and the burial of the unknown warrior?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the ADMIRALTY (Colonel Sir James Craig)I have been asked to reply to this question. The Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the Royal Naval Reserve, the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, and Merchant Marine will be represented in the funeral procession, and distinguished flag officers will be among the pall bearers. A portion of the route will be lined by Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
§ Viscount CURZONWill the Merchant Service be given representation?
§ Sir J. CRAIGI have just said so.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWill the trawler section of the Royal Naval Reserve be given representation?
§ Sir J. CRAIGIt has been carefully thought out, and the Admiralty have made representations which, I understand, will satisfy all parties.
§ Mr. HURD(by Private Notice)asked the Prime Minister whether there is any objection in the case of any Member who has lost relatives in the War and has secured a ticket for the ceremony on the 11th November to transfer his ticket to his wife or sister if he should prefer to do so?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI see no objection to my hon. Friend's suggestion, as it would not involve the provision of any additional accommodation.