§ 65. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary of State for War what arrangements were made for representatives of the newspapers to witness the ceremony of the trooping of the Colour on 6th June last?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. T. Shaw)The arrangements were the same as those adopted in the previous year. Permits were issued to representatives of the Press which allowed them access to standing room either in the Household Brigade enclosures or behind the line of sentries on either side of the parade ground.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYHas the right hon. Gentleman had any complaints about the lack of accommodation?
§ Mr. MARLEYMay I ask whether Members of this House who represent the Press were asked to be present?
§ Mr. SHAWMembers of this House had an opportunity, like everybody else, of getting a seat if they applied for it and paid for it.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODAs we are living in an age of economising, cannot we economise and do away with the trooping of the Colour, because it is bound to cost a lot of bawbees?