§ MR. O'DONNELLasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether his attention has been directed to a paragraph which appeared in the "Kent Coast Times" of the 2nd instant, giving a very detailed account of the ill-treatment of a young officer of the Kent Militia by other officers of that Regiment; whether the War Office has received any information on the subject; and, whether Government have considered it necessary to take any steps for the ensuring better conduct among the officers of the Kent Militia?
§ MR. CHILDERSIn reply to the Question of the hon. Member, I have to state that my attention, and that of the Duke of Cambridge, was called to a paragraph in a local paper on the subject, and that inquiries, which are not yet completed, have been made as to the disgraceful conduct imputed to some 637 Militia officers at Canterbury. When those inquiries are complete we shall take whatever steps may appear necessary.
§ MR. O'DONNELLsuggested that it might be convenient to repeat the Question in a fortnight's time.
§ MR. CHILDERSOf course, the hon. Member may repeat his Question if he thinks fit to do so; but he may rely upon that which is right being done.