HC Deb 27 October 1909 vol 12 c1010
Mr. H. BOTTOMLEY

asked the Secretary of State for War what progress he has made with his inquiry into the circumstances under which a large quantity of smuggled hashish or bhang, discovered on a British transport, was recently confiscated by the Egyptian authorities, involving the payment of a heavy penalty by the British Government; whether he has reason to believe that certain British officers were implicated in the matter; and, if so, what steps he is taking or proposes to take to bring them to justice?

Mr. HALDANE

The Army Council has this matter under investigation at the present time, and I hope before long to give my hon. Friend some information on the subject.