HC Deb 05 April 1938 vol 334 c183
32. Mr. Parker

asked the Secretary of State for War why the Guards at Buckingham Palace were in greatcoats at midday on a day so warm as 30th March; and whether he will issue instructions that in future greater attention shall be paid to their comfort?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

31st March was the last day appointed for the wearing of greatcoats. The practice of wearing greatcoats until the end of March has, on the whole, served the comfort of the Guard.