§ MR. LEA (St. Pancras, E.)I bog to ask the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to certain proceedings of Brigadier-General Carter arising out of the affairs of the garrison club at Harrismith, and what action he proposes taking in this matter; and will he undertake that the officers who signed the minute in the suggestion book of the above-named club shall not surfer in any way through the action of the General referred to.
§ MR. HALDANENo report of the incident mentioned has been received by the War Office. The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Africa, has been directed to inquire into the circumstances and render a report.
§ MR. HALDANEI will communicate with the hon. Member on the subject.