§ 35. Mr. Bennasked the Secretary of State for War on whose instructions the cypher, E VII R, at the gates of the Royal Military Police Barracks in Kensington Church Street, London, has been changed to E II R; and what steps he is taking to prevent the further mutilation of War Department property.
§ Mr. BennOn a point of order. My Question should now ask why the cypher was changed to E II R, because the day after the Question was handed in it was changed back to E VII R.
§ Mr. HeadI hope that my reply will answer the amended Question. It is that this was unauthorised local initiative and I have issued orders for the original cypher to be put back.
§ Colonel Gomme-DuncanDoes my right hon. Friend believe that this indicates the emergence of an English National Party?