§ 18. Mr. COUPERasked the Secretary of State for War whether arrangements have been completed for a military tattoo in Glasgow, and on what date it will take place; and whether he will consent to a detachment of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve taking part in either or both the tattoos at Glasgow and Edinburgh?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe date and other detailed arrangements of the Tattoo in Glasgow have not yet been finally settled, but the Tattoo will probably be held some time in September. A display by the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve 'has been included in the programme of the Edinburgh Tattoo, which will be held from 29th September to 2nd October. The inclusion of a similar display at the Glasgow Tattoo is a matter for arrangement between the Naval authorities and the 'General Officer Commanding-in-Chief in Scotland who is responsible for the organisation of the tattoos in his Command.
§ Mr, PALINGIs one of the objects of the tattoos to encourage recruiting?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI think undoubtedly that they do encourage recruiting.