HC Deb 30 September 1909 vol 11 cc1415-6
Mr. O'GRADY

asked the Secretary of State for War whether an investigation is being made by the Army Council into the fatal shooting accident to the Rev. Mr. Hodgson in the Territorial camp at Guisborough; if so, when was the inquiry commenced; and can he state the probable time of its completion, and whether the report will be published in full when ready?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. F. D. Acland)

I must refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave yesterday to the hon. and gallant Member for the Andover Division of Hampshire in reply to a similar question.

Mr. O'GRADY

Is it the intention of the Department never to make any report?

Mr. ACLAND

These reports, as I mentioned yesterday, are not for publication. Of course, the War Office are taking steps to prevent any such similar occurrence.

Mr. O'GRADY

Has any communication-been made to the relatives of the gentleman who was shot? As I understand, they know nothing at all about what the War Office did or intends to do.

Mr. ACLAND

The deep regret of all concerned was at once expressed to the relatives of the gentleman who was shot.