§ MR. BUTCHER () YorkI beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the fact that ex-Sergeant Leonard was not called as a witness at the recent inquiry in York, he will consider the propriety of instituting a further inquiry into the circumstances of this case, and the allegations contained in his letter to the Secretary of State for War, at which inquiry ex-Sergeant Leonard will have the opportunity of giving evidence.
§ MR. BRODRICKThe military authorities are anxious to make full inquiry into all cases were a grievance is established, and as I have already stated to the House, the general officer commanding made a very full inquiry into the circumstances of the Provisional Cavalry Regiment. Had Sergeant Leonard appealed to the General, which he failed to do, he would no doubt have been called, but the statements made by him were brought to the General's notice, and the Commander-in-Chief has tully satisfied himself as to the position.
MR. GIBSON BOWLESWill the Government consider the propriety of calling this man before the Royal Commission now sitting?
§ [No answer was returned.]