§ *SIR CHARLES DILKE (Gloucestershire, Forest of Dean)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he can state who are the persons who raised the white flags named in the inquiry into the case of Colonel Spragge.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. BRODRICK,) Surrey, GuildfordI think, perhaps, the House will excuse my giving the names, especially as in one case, owing to the person affected being wounded, there has been a delay in hearing his explanation.
§ *SIR CHARLES DILKECan the right hon. Gentleman say whether any proceedings have been taken against them or any punishment inflicted?
§ MR. BRODRICKYes, proceedings were taken.
§ MR. LAMBERT (Devonshire, South Molton)Has any punishment been inflicted?
§ [No answer was given.]