Mr. Vaneasked the Secretary of State for War whether all individuals granted commissions in the Army between 1918 and 1939 were informed that full dress uniform was obsolete; and whether he will consider the payment of compensation to officers who, not being so informed, bought such uniforms.
§ Mr. ShinwellOfficers newly commissioned between 1918 and 1939 were advised what uniform they had to provide, and this did not include full dress except for officers of the Household Troops. No question of compensation therefore arises.