HC Deb 19 August 1919 vol 119 cc2116-7
4. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Secretary for War whether he is aware that Private E. Hewitt, No. 156846, of the 29th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps, a 1914 soldier, twice wounded, and due for de mobilisation, has been under arrest since 6th May awaiting court-martial for over staying his leave; whether there are many other cases in the Army of this sort of indefinite imprisonment without trial; and what steps can be taken to hasten this man's trial in particular?

Mr. FORSTER

Inquiries are being made, and the hon. and gallant Member will be informed of the result in due course.