§ Sir G. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for War whether, with a view to preventing newly-appointed officers being deprived in practice of their right to choose their own tailor for their outfits, and of the consequent benefit of competitive prices, he will issue instructions that adjutants should abstain from any interference in the selection of tailors, and that they should not make a practice of being present at the fitting-on of uniforms ordered from the regimental tailor, and should not claim the right to approve or disapprove of the uniforms?
§ Mr. EdenInstructions have already been issued making it clear that officers are to be allowed complete freedom in the choice of a tailor. It is no part of an adjutant's duties to issue instructions on this subject.