§ 85. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Secretary of State for War whether hon. Members will have an opportunity of inspecting the proposed new Army uniforms before the summer Recess.
§ Mr. LawsonYes, Sir. A uniform is now on view in the tea room.
§ 120 and 121. Mr. Nallyasked the Secretary of State for War (1) the exact date when the new ceremonial and walking-out dress of the Army was approved; and what steps were taken to ascertain the views or secure suggestions from men and non-commissioned officers before such approval was given;
(2) what instructions have been, or are about to be, issued as to the wearing of collar-attached shirts and ties by men and non-commissioned officers when in uniform; and why proposals for a new walking-out dress with which collar and tie could be worn were rejected in favour of the patrol-type collar.
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§ Mr. LawsonThe question of the Army's postwar dress is still under consideration in the War Office and no final decision has yet been taken. The committee on postwar dress which was specially appointed by the Army Council heard evidence from a large number of other ranks, whose views and suggestions were fully taken into account. Full instructions as to the wearing of collar-attached shirts were issued in November, 1944.