§ 25. Mr. T. WILLIAMS (for Mr. RHYS DAVIES)asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether any buildings, equipment, or uniform have at any time been lent to members of the Imperial Legion by his Department in any part of the country; and, if so, will he state under what authority it was lent?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)I have now ascertained that the Imperial Legion has been allowed to use a room in the Stretford Road Drill Hall, Manchester,
§ once weekly, without; payment. The loan of a drill hall without payment is departure from accepted practice, and steps are being taken with a view to preventing its recurrence. I have no information that any other buildings, equipment or uniform have been lent to the Imperial Legion.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSCan the hon. Gentleman say who gave permission for the use of this hall?
§ Mr. COOPERThe local authority.