HC Deb 18 November 1941 vol 376 c163
25. Sir H. Williams

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is prepared to appoint a court of inquiry into the circumstances of the requisitioning of the chattels at a camp of which he has been informed?

Captain Margesson

In the public interest it is proposed to requisition the chattels in question rather than continue the hiring agreement. I see no reason for setting up a court of inquiry in this case in which ordinary procedure would be followed.

Sir H. Williams

Has an inquiry of this nature already taken place?

Captain Margesson

No, Sir, not so far as I am aware.

Sir H. Williams

Can my right hon. and gallant Friend find out whether there has been a partial inquiry?

Captain Margesson

Yes, Sir.