§ 56. Captain Sir William Brassasked the Secretary of State for War how many tickets for stands to view the trooping of the colour are allotted to Members of Parliament, and how many applications are usually received?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaOne hundred tickets out of the limited number at the disposal of my Department are sent to Mr. Speaker, and 100 are sent to another place. I understand that they are allotted by ballot, as the number of applications exceeds the number of tickets available.
§ Sir W. BrassIn view of the few tickets that are available to Members of Parliament out of the number of applications, and in view of the general popularity of this event, will my right hon. Friend consider having some more stands put up in order that more people may see this event?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaI should be most glad to entertain my hon. Friend's suggestion if it were at all possible to satisfy the number of applicants. I will do my best to assist towards that end.