§ MR. PATRICK O'BRIEN () KilkennyI beg to ask the Under Secretary of State for War whether Corporal Whiteley, of the Tasmanians, serving in South Africa, bravely rescued a dismounted comrade under heavy fire, and brought him safely out of danger; and whether he has been recommended for the Victoria Cross; and if not whether his commanding officer will be asked to report on his conduct.
*MR. J. POWELL-WILLIAMSNo report or recommendation on this matter has as yet been received from Lord Roberts.
§ MR. PATRICK O'BRIENWill the hon. Gentleman answer the last paragraph of the question.