HC Deb 14 November 1916 vol 87 cc552-3
10. Mr. HAZLETON

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he has yet received the Report of the Committee set up as a result of the passing of the Army Act Amendment Act of this Session; and whether he will inform the House of its conclusions?

24. Mr. ASHLEY

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the Court of Inquiry set up under the Army Act Amendment Act has arrived at any conclusion on the subject which it was directed to investigate; and, if so, will he state what its opinion is and the decision thereon of the Army Council?

Mr. FORSTER

The Report has not yet been received.

Mr. ASHLEY

Can we not at any rate have an Interim Report which deals with the young Irish soldier? I will put down another question.

Mr. HAZLETON

Can the hon. Gentleman say what is the reason for the delay?

Mr. FORSTER

I am afraid I cannot.

Mr. PRINGLE

Can the hon. Gentleman say how long it is since they finished taking evidence and hearing the speeches of counsel?

Mr. FORSTER

I should require notice.

Mr. PRINGLE

It is three months.