§ MR. BRADLAUGH (Northampton)asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether several men who had given incorrect answers on attestation, and who had reported themselves to obtain the benefit of the recent Royal Proclamation, have been placed under arrest; and, whether the benefit of the Proclamation includes men who in re-enlisting had concealed the fact of previous discharge?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. E. STANHOPE (Lincolnshire, Horncastle)The Royal Proclamation did not extend to men who had given false answers on attestation; but those who have confessed to such an offence, under the idea that they would be pardoned, have been allowed to serve without trial for the offence.