Church parade

[citation needed] In 1949 the issue was brought back to the table by the Church, and after six years of debate and consultation, it was written into the new 1955 Queen's Regulations.

Sympathetic consideration is to be given to the needs of officially recognized religious minorities who do not profess the Christian faith.

All personnel of the armed forces under the age of 17 years may be ordered to attend divine service of their own denomination".

Sub-section e states: "Parades are not to be ordered in connection with divine service except that a CinC or GOC may order a parade which includes a religious service on special occasions of national or local importance.

In special circumstances, authority to order such a parade may be delegated to local commanders".