§ 32. Mr. Pannellasked the Secretary of State for War what part the Royal Engineers, Postal Section, are to be asked to play in the forthcoming Coronation; whether they are to be fitted out with blue dress uniforms, which they will be allowed to purchase themselves after the Coronation; and what expense is entailed in this operation
§ Mr. HeadIncluding both Regulars and Army Emergency Reserve, 4 officers and 59 other ranks will be on ceremonial duty on Coronation Day: of these, 14 will be in the Procession. They will wear No. 1 dress. The men will not be allowed to purchase their uniforms and there will be no special expense since the uniforms will be re-issued.