§ 18. Commander Sir Archibald Southbyasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to 2025 the case of Mr. Charles Stevens, whose services at the War Office were dispensed with in 1935 and who has since pressed repeatedly for an inquiry to be opened as to the justice and manner of his dismissal; and whether he is prepared to institute such inquiry?
§ Captain MargessonThe case of Mr. Stevens was very carefully considered in 1935 before the decision was taken to dispense with his services, and it has since been re-examined by two of my predecessors in the light of representations made by Mr. Stevens. I have myself personally studied the papers, and I am satisfied that the decision did not involve any injustice to Mr. Stevens.
§ Sir A. SouthbyHas Mr. Stevens been fully informed of the circumstances and the reasons for the decision?
§ Captain MargessonYes, Sir.