§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will explain the position with regard to the engagement of serving soldiers as musicians in civilian orchestras; and whether the practice is to allow members of regimental Army bands to take such engagements and under what conditions?
§ Mr. SHAWRegular soldiers are not forbidden to accept engagements in their spare time provided such engagements do not interfere with their military duties.