§ 87. Commander WEDGWOODasked whether any satisfactory communication from the front has been received in relation to field punishment No. 1; and, if not, will he give a day for the discussion of the Motion in the name of the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI fear that at present there is nothing to add to what was said yesterday in reply to questions and supplementary questions by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War. A discussion before the necessary information was available would serve no useful purpose.
§ Commander WEDGWOODWould it not serve the purpose intended by indicating this to the Army Commandants, and can he tell us the reason why this punishment should not be done away with?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI think we must be certain of the facts before we decide.
§ Mr. MORRELLCan the right hon. Gentleman indicate at all when the Report is likely to be received?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI think the Secretary of State for War said yesterday that it has been presented to the Army Council and will be communicated at the earliest possible moment.