§ DR. TANNERasked the Secretary of State for War if it was a fact that, on the occasion of the recent Court martial, held in Cork, on soldiers of the 4th 1031 Hussars and Welsh Regiments, the Press were refused admission to the Court; and, whether, under similar circumstances, it had been the rule to exclude the Press?
§ *MR. E. STANHOPEThe General Officer commanding states, in a telegram, that the Press was not refused.
§ DR. TANNERDoes that reply include the Cork Daily Herald and the Cork Examiner, or only the Conservative newspapers?
§ *MR. E. STANHOPEI imagine that the Cork Herald is a newspaper, and therefore represents the Press.
§ MR. W. REDMONDAs there is a direct contradiction, will the right hon. Gentleman cause further inquiry to be made?
§ MR. SEXTONWhat is the rule as to the admission or exclusion of the Press?
§ *MR. E. STANHOPEI believe there is no general rule. The Press are usually admitted.
§ MR. SEXTONDoes the officer in command determine the matter?
§ *MR. E. STANHOPEI imagine that the Court Martial itself would settle the matter; but I should like to have notice of the question.