§ 18. Dr. HASTINGSasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office the annual cost to the nation of the ceremonial uniform worn on occasions by certain regiments of His Majesty's Army?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)The extra annual cost of providing ceremonial uniform for the Household Cavalry and the Brigade of Guards is approximately £33,000.
§ Dr. HASTINGSDoes the hon. Gentleman not think that the money could be better spent at the present time?
§ Mr. COOPERNo, Sir.