115. Mr. Vaneasked the Secretary of State for War what distinguishing regimental badges may in future be worn by different regiments in the same brigade who will be expected to wear a common cap badge.
§ Mr. John HareI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given yesterday to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Gloucestershire, South (Captain Corfield).
§ 120. Mr. Llewellynasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the widespread resentment among soldiers whose regimental cap badges are to be replaced by a brigade cap badge; whether he will enable regimental cap badges to be retained wherever practicable; and whether he will prescribe a shoulder flash to mark membership of a brigade instead of a new brigade cap badge.
§ Mr. John HareNo. This decision was made after very careful thought and consultation. Regiments will be linked more closely together in the new brigades. The wearing of a common badge will be a symbol of mutual loyalty. Insignia other than cap badges will remain as regimental emblems, and the new arrangements will strengthen brigades without detracting from regimental tradition.