§ Mr. STURROCKasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can inform the House more precisely as to the arrangements for the projected military occasion in Edinburgh to mark the return of the Scottish troops; and whether, having regard to the widespread interest aroused throughout Scotland, he will arrange with the Railway Executive to organise such railway facilities as are possible, so as to allow of this event being made a thoroughly national one?
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Captain GUESTThese arrangements are being made in the first instance by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Scottish Command, and I am afraid I cannot make any statement at present. I would venture to suggest that local authorities should consult with the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief with a view to considering details of the proposed march of Scottish troops through Edinburgh, which, when settled, would be submitted to the War Office. If the railway facilities required cannot be arranged locally representations will be made to the Railway Executive Committee.