HC Deb 22 August 1916 vol 85 cc2459-60
10. Sir COURTENAY WARNER

asked the Secretary for War if he will inquire into the treatment of soldiers at Penkridge Bank Camp, in Staffordshire; if a man who reported himself sick to the doctor I was sent back to parade without examina- tion, and was taken ill and died; and if there have been several cases of suicide among the men in this camp?

Mr. FORSTER

I have received a report dated 21st August from the Western Command, but I am afraid that I am not yet in. a position to answer my hon. Friend's question. I will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as I am able to do so.

Sir C. WARNER

As the War Office has said that the thing ought to be publicly known, is there some way of making it public?

Mr. FORSTER

I will see what can be done in the matter