§ MR. J. P. FARRELL (Longford, N.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that on the night of the 31st March last Private Michael Lee, late of the Imperial Yeomanry, who is at present confined to bed in Netley Hospital, suffering from fits, the result of injuries received in South Africa, was beaten by the night student in charge of his ward while suffering from a fit; and that this young student had given orders not to be disturbed whether any of those in his care were ill or not, and on being called by the nurse to see Lee, who was ill, said that when he had clone with him the patient would have few fits, and thereupon proceeded to beat him in such a manner that his face was almost unrecognisable for days after; can he state whether any inquiry was held into this case; and what was the name of and the punishment awarded to this student.
§ * MR. BRODRICKA court of inquiry was ordered to sit yesterday and report on the matter.
§ MR. J. P. FARRELLWhen will its report be received?
§ * MR. BRODRICKI cannot say.
§ MR. J. P. FARRELLI will repeat the question this day week.