HC Deb 07 May 1918 vol 105 c1963
3. Mr. CHANCELLOR

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he is prepared to grant Private A. F. Hall, No. 9895, Royal Army Medical Corps, an opportunity of vindicating himself against the findings of a court-martial held on the 8th August, 1916; and whether he is prepared to order the production of evidence alleged to have been suppressed at the trial?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Macpherson)

If any fresh facts or evidence are produced tending to show that any evidence had been suppressed at the trial, inquiry will be made into the matter.

Mr. CHANCELLOR

Has the hon. Gentleman examined the records of this case?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I think my hon. Friend consulted me about a year ago regarding a case, and, if this is the same case, I did so at that time.

Mr. CHANCELLOR

I did not consult the hon. Gentleman. Will he kindly examine the case now?

Mr. MACPHERSON

Yes, I will certainly do that; but meanwhile, if my hon. Friend will give me any further facts or evidence, I shall be glad to receive it.

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