§ Mr. HODGEasked the Under-Secretary for War whether he is aware that the Brighton Corporation have made the following arrangements with various military bands for dates between 20th June and 4th September; and, if so, will he have such cancelled and place these bands at the disposal of the commanding officers of the New Army so that they may head the route marches of the regiments they may be attached to, or send them to the front to cheer and encourage with their music those who are engaged in fighting, instead of playing to persons at home: 2nd Dragoon Guards, 20th June to 10th July; 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars, 12th July to 24th July; 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment, 26th July to 7th August; Rifle Brigade, Winchester, 9th August to 21st August; and Royal Artillery Mounted Band, 23rd August to 4th September?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe War Office is not aware of what arrangements have been made by the Brighton Corporation for the engagement of military bands during the summer. Army bands are allowed, under certain regulations, to accept outside engagements, and as long as these regulations are not contravened it is not proposed to interfere in the matter.