§ 1. Mr. MARKHAMasked the Secretary of State for War whether any of the troops on duty at the funeral of His late Majesty King George V were compelled 200 to purchase, at their own expense, new uniforms for the occasion or suffered any deductions of pay for that purpose?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Duff Cooper)I have no detailed information on the subject, but, if my hon. Friend will give me particulars of any case he has in mind, I will look into it.
§ Captain MACNAMARAIs my right hon. Friend aware that Territorial officers were ordered on this occasion to wear greatcoats and swords, but that no funds are provided out of which Territorial officers can purchase either of these articles?