10. Mr. McNeilasked the Secretary of State for War whether, since in certain battalions of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders the kilt has now been prescribed as the only alternative dress to battle dress for parade wear, he will now authorise an increase in kit allowance to cover the cost of kilt?
§ The Secretary of State for War (Captain Margesson)Any order prescribing the kilt as the only alternative to battle dress for parade wear would be entirely unauthorised, and, if my hon. Friend will let me have further particulars, I shall be glad to look into the matter. The present position is that the kilt may be worn for walking-out only, and its use on such occasions is entirely optional, except in the case of pipe bands at home.