§ 39. Mr. Smedley Crookeasked the Secretary of State for War whether companies of the National Defence units will be represented at the forthcoming Coronation?
Mr. CooperI am afraid that it will not be practicable to arrange for the representation of companies of the National Defence units at the Coronation, but members of those units will, no doubt, take advantage of the ample arrangements which are being made for the attendance of ex-service organisations as spectators at the Coronation processions or as participants in the proposed review of ex-service personnel.
§ Mr. Smedley CrookeIn view of the fact that these men rallied to the Colours in the Great War, and are also prepared to give their further services, w ill not my right hon. Friend reconsider this reasonable application?