HC Deb 04 February 1902 vol 102 cc354-5
MR. CHANNING

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War, whether he will state what the offence was of which Dr. Reinecke, a British subject residing at Ceres, in the Cape Colony, was suspected when he was arrested by the Military on the 27th August, 1901; whether he has since then been tried for such alleged offence; and, if so, by what tribunal, at what date, and with what result; and where is he now detained.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (MR. BRODRICK,) Surrey, Guildford

These matters are left entirely to the discretion of the local military authorities, to whom the hon. Member should address any communications he may wish to make.

MR. CHANNING

When will the right hon. Gentleman be able to answer the latter part of the Question? Has he been tried, and if so, with what result?

MR. BRODRICK

I have further no information.

MR. CHANNING

I will put the Question down for Monday. I think the House ought to have the information.