§ 25. Colonel Sir CHARLES YATEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the War Office if he is aware that tailors are still charging officers more than 10 guineas for a khaki twillette tunic for Eastern service and £4 10s. for a pair of trousers; and what steps he proposes to take to cheapen the cost of officers' uniform in these respects?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI am informed that uniform of authorised patterns for Eastern stations can be purchased from tailors for very considerably less than the prices quoted. There are also a few khaki drill uniforms of officers' pattern still in stock at the Royal Army Clothing Department, which officers may purchase if they wish; the price at present is £2 1s. 6d. for a jacket and £1 0s. 3d. for trousers.
§ Sir C. YATECan any steps be taken against these tailors who are charging exorbitant prices?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI am afraid I cannot answer that.