§ Mr. WARDLEasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the action of the bandmaster of the Earl of Chester's Yeomanry band in engaging civilians to supplement his band; whether such civilians have been allowed to dress in the King's uniform; and whether, such engagements being contrary to Army Orders, he intends to take any action in the matter?
§ Colonel SEELYI am making inquiries on the matter, and will communicate the result to the hon. Gentleman.
§ Mr. WARDLEasked the Secretary of State for War if his attention has been called to the attendance of the 6th Battalion Cheshire Regiment band at a Unionist demonstration at Brinnington Lodge; whether such attendance was a breach of the Army Regulations; and, if so, what he proposes to do in the matter?
§ Colonel SEELYI am making inquiries on this matter and will communicate the result to the hon. Gentleman.