HC Deb 23 May 1939 vol 347 cc2123-4W
Mr. Emery

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that officers who are gazetted to the Royal Tank Regiment are prohibited by special regulations issued by that regiment from wearing either the tie or blazer of the regiment; and, as this regulation is not issued by other units of the Army, he will direct that such instructions are not given in the future?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

The War Office has no direct jurisdiction in this matter. Public funds are not involved.

Mr. Liddall

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that an officer, on being gazetted to the Royal Tank Regiment, is required on joining to deposit £10 with the messing officer; and if, in view of the fact that this causes great hardship to many officers and does not apply to other units of the Army, he is prepared to direct that such an order is not given in the future?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

Such a practice may cause hardship and orders are being issued that it should cease.