Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 27 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 February 2005. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Friday, 4 February 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether a Black Watch soldier posted away from his battalion following the creation of the Royal Regiment of Scotland will be permitted to wear the Red Hackle.

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether a Black Watch soldier posted away from his battalion following the creation of the Royal Regiment of Scotland will be permitted to wear the Red Hackle. [212106] Mr. Ingram: It is too early to say what any soldier serving in the new Royal Regiment of Scotland will wear. The Colonel Commandant of the Scottish Division has recently formed a working group to consider future dress matters at which all Battalions, including the Black Watch, will be represented. The recommendations of the working group will be put to the Council of Scottish Colonels for approval in due course.

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