§ Major WHELERasked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been called to a Circular issued by the Privy Council Office which prevents the wearing of naval or military uniform by high sheriffs when in attendance. on His Majesty's Judges; and if he will give the reasons for this decision?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. Service uniform is not considered appropriate for the discharge of a purely civil function, and I understand that the562W naval and military authorities object to the wearing of their uniforms on such occasions.