HC Deb 13 March 1951 vol 485 c1270
6. Mr. A. R. W. Low

asked the Secretary of State for War why green berets, where these are regimental dress, will not be issued free on loan to officers who are recalled for training and do not provide their own uniform.

Mr. M. Stewart

In these cases green berets will be provided so far as they are available.

Mr. Low

Why should they not be provided to all who want them, in exactly the same way as blue berets or khaki berets are provided?

Mr. Stewart

We shall not be able to do that in every case.

Mr. Low

Is not that discrimination against the Rifle Regiments? Why should not a full supply of green berets be available in the same way as blue or khaki?