HC Deb 22 May 1919 vol 116 c598W
Sir H. NIELD

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the band of the 60th Labour Company (late 20th Cheshire Regiment), which is composed mostly of wounded men and men who have been in the trenches, is compelled to work all day and is refused the privilege to practice and play to the troops whilst other regimental bands enjoy such privilege and whether he will take steps to have this grievance remedied and thus remove the dissatisfaction which at present exists among the men?

Mr. CHURCHILL

Bands are not authorised for Labour Companies. The personnel of these companies are required for their normal duties.