Mr. T. MORRISasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether, so far as is possible, he will allow Army bands to play for the different sections of the civilian population on 6th May, arranging, if desired, for such Army bands to have the public holiday on some other day?
§ Mr. HACKINGArmy bands may, as far as the exigencies of the Service permit, be considered as available to play to the public on 6th May, and instructions have been issued to military commands to co-operate with local authorities in this connection. Band personnel so employed, who are, in consequence, unable to take their holiday at the normal time, will be granted a holiday in lieu.