§ Mr. SNOWDEN (for Mr. William Thorne)asked the Secretary of State for War if his attention had been called to the case of Lance-corporal A. Pengelly, stationed at Brompton Barracks, Chatham, who had been deprived of his stripe in consequence of being seized with faintness whilst on duty at the funeral of the late King Edward; and if he intended taking action in the matter?
§ Mr. HALDANEIf the facts were as stated there would be a good deal in the question, but they are not. Inquiry has been made into this matter. Instructions were given to the troops lining the street to remain rigid with heads bowed while the funeral procession was passing. This lance-corporal did not comply with these instructions, but gazed about in all directions, and was properly punished for disobedience to orders.