HC Deb 31 July 1905 vol 150 c926
MR. SWIFT MACNEILL

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether, under the new terms of appointment, the Judge Advocate- General will report upon the findings and procedure of Courts-martial to the Army Council, or whether he will, as heretofore, tender his advice in person to the Sovereign; whether he will have power to quash convictions, or whether the Army Council will be at liberty to disregard or reject his reports and advice; whether he will be a member of His Majesty's Privy Council; what salary will be paid to him and for what period will his appointment be made.

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

The whole question of the position, duties, and salary of the Judge Advocate-General is still under consideration.

MR SWIFT MACNEILL

Did you not say the other day that the office of Judge Advocate-General had been abolished?

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

No, Sir.