HC Deb 28 February 1905 vol 141 cc1469-70
MR. CHARLES HOBHOUSE (Bristol, E.)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether Colonel Morgan has denied that he had anything to do with the alleged improper sale of warlike stores in South Africa; and, if so, whether any responsibility attaches to Colonel Hipwell, or any other person in the depart ment of the Director of Supplies in connection with such sale.

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

I cannot undertake to reply to any Questions connected with this matter until the case has been decided in the Courts.

MR. SWIFT MACNEILL

Has the War Office placed any obligation on this gentleman to prosecute the action?

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

The actions are being prosecuted. The War Office is satisfied of that.

MR. SWIFT MACNEILL

And what steps are being taken by the War Office to prevent the evidence against this man being destroyed?

[No Answer was returned.]