asked the Secretaryof State for War what church parades have taken place in Southern Command during the last six months; in what areas and garrisons; and to what extent these church parades were voluntary

I am getting this information and will write to the hon. Member.

:Why has not the Secretary of State got it already, as I put down the question nearly a week ago?

The hon. Gentleman says he put down the Question nearly a week ago, but I would point out to him that it appeared on the Order Paper only on Friday.

:Even so, surely the right hon. Gentleman has had plenty of time. Is he not aware that church parades have been taking place in this Command contrary to the provisions of Queen's Regulations, which say that they may only take place on occasions of local or national importance, that quite a number have taken place, and that I was asked about this by an indignant garrison in an "Any Questions" broadcast?