§ Mr. HODGEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War, if he will state for how long a period the band of the 1st Royal Berkshire Regiment was engaged last year at Laxey Glen Gardens, Isle of Man, and whether the remuneration received was at a price undercutting civilian bands?
§ Colonel SEELYThis band was engaged from 15th July to September 13th. The remuneration received for their services was in accordance with the usual fees charged by military bands, and was, as usual, arranged with the intention of in no way undercutting civilian prices.