§ 10. Mr. CROOKEasked the Secretary of State for War if he will consider the advisability of arranging for a repetition of the military tattoo in other parts of the country, preferably in Birmingham?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSIt rests with the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief in each Command to decide whether, having regard to the training of the troops and the other considerations involved, a military tattoo is practicable and desirable. I understand that in the case of the Southern Command, in which Birmingham is situated, a military tattoo will take place at Tid-worth in August.
§ Sir C. RAWSONWill the right hon. Gentleman consider the superior amenities and advantages of the Devil's Dyke?
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYIs not the right hon. Gentleman now in a position to arrange for a different spectacle, in view of the Kellogg Note and its acceptance—something to do with the arts of peace and not the Devil's work of war?
§ Mr. WELLOCKIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a considerable body of public opinion in Birmingham and district which is opposed to the holding of such a spectacle?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSFortunately, the public appreciate the tattoo.