§ Captain P. MACDONALDasked the Secretary of State for War the reason why it has been decided to change Army bands from high pitch to low pitch; what will be the cost of the change; and what musical authorities were consulted before making the change?
§ Mr. SHAWI presume the hon. and gallant Member refers to the change announced in December, 1928. This change, which did not involve any expense on Army funds, was made in order to establish a uniform pitch in the wind instruments of bands and orchestras. The change was favoured by the majority of Army units, and was desired by an overwhelming body of representative musical opinion in this country.