§ 86. Mr. Walkdenasked the Secretary of State for War if he has now examined the evidence sent to him by the hon. Member for Doncaster showing that the Dress Advisory Committee of 1938, presided over by the Adjutant-General, did obtain official approval by His Majesty the King for a new scheme of ceremonial and 327W walking-out dress for the Army; and if he can state the reasons for the proposed change in policy regarding these designs, which were also adopted by his Department and the Army Council in 1938.
§ Mr. LawsonCertain proposals regarding a new ceremonial and walking-out dress which were put forward by the Army Council in 1939 did then obtain the general approval of His Majesty the King. These proposals were reconsidered recently when the question of the future dress of the Army was referred to a committee specially appointed by the Army Council for the purpose. It was felt that there were advantages in a return to a dress of a more traditional type and colour which would be suitable for ceremonial occasions and as a smart uniform for wear by the soldier off duty.