HC Deb 20 May 1879 vol 246 cc836-7
MR. HOPWOOD

asked the Secretary of State for War, Whether his attention has been drawn to a statement in the number of "Truth" of the 8th instant—"Three troopers of the 1st Dragoon Guards were flogged on their voyage out for gross insubordination;" and, if he is aware, or, if not, will inquire, whether such punishment was inflicted; if so, on board what ship and under what circumstances, whether after trial by court martial, and what was the sentence?

COLONEL STANLEY

Sir, I did not see the statement referred to; but I have made inquiry, and have ascertained that three men of the 1st Dragoon Guards were tried by court martial on board the transport ship Spain. The sentence on the first two was that they should receive 25 lashes, and the sentence on the third was that he should receive 20 lashes. I believe these sentences were carried out.