HC Deb 20 November 1919 vol 121 c1157W
Major WHELER

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, under any decisions arrived at as to the type of uniform to be worn by Army officers in the future, he will allow Regular officers to wear pre-war mess uniforms till such uniforms are worn out?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The recommendations of the Dress and Uniform Committee are under consideration. It is hoped to make an announcement regarding mess dress for officers shortly. It has always been customary to allow officers in possession of old pattern uniform to continue to wear it for a certain period, usually five years, and in the event of any change in mess uniform being introduced this practice will continue.