§ 41. Sir WILLIAM DAVISONasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the widespread apprehension caused among London Territorial battalions at the prospect of being deprived of their present title, The London Regiment; and whether he can assure the House that it is not the intention of the War Office to make any change in the title of these London Territorials who rendered notable service during the Great War as battalions of the London Regiment?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Sir Victor Warrender)The question of the re-designation of the battalions of The London Regiment is now under consideration, and my right hon. Friend is prepared to consider any representations which have been or may be made to him on the subject.
§ Sir W. DAVISONWill my hon. Friend convey to the War Office the very great undesirability of altering the names of Territorial regiments, of which they are very proud; and may I also ask the War Office to bear in mind the fact that this is not likely to encourage recruiting?
§ Captain MACNAMARAIs it not the case that London units will be very glad to lose the name of "London" if London local government continues its present attitude towards them?