§ Sir G. Jonesasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that newly commissioned officers in the London units are not allowed to go to their own tailors for their uniforms but have to go to a tailor appointed by the unit; and whether he will take the necessary steps to enable such officers to go to a tailor selected by themselves and thereby obtain the benefit of competitive prices instead of being compelled to pay whatever prices the tailor appointed by the unit chooses or is permitted to make?
§ Sir V. WarrenderI am informed that in certain units officers are advised to make their purchases from particular sources in order to ensure that all officers' uniforms in the unit are of the same shade and cut. If my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind, and will send me details, I will have inquiries made.