§ Lieut.-Colonel Acland-Troyteasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that members of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry had to buy their own uniforms and that they are now not allowed to wear them; and whether, in view of the necessity for economy in all articles of clothing, he will allow them to continue to use their uniforms until they are worn out?
§ Captain MargessonI assume that my hon. and gallant Friend is referring to those members of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry who have joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service. The Auxiliary Territorial Service is part of the Armed Forces of the Crown and all ranks of the Service are naturally required to wear a recognised uniform of a standard pattern. So far as officers are concerned, I understand that the uniform worn by members of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry can be readily adapted for use in the Auxiliary Territorial Service.