HC Deb 17 February 1920 vol 125 c696
34. Sir HARRY BRITTAIN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he has any statement to make as to the circumstances under which General Townshend resigned his commission?

Sir A. WILLIAMSON

General Townshend has not resigned his commission. His application to do so was based on a misapprehension of the regulations, and he has withdrawn it. He has been informed that he is at liberty to retire on retired pay should he so desire, and his reply to this has not yet been received.

Mr. BILLING

Arising out of the misunderstanding which exists in connection "with General Townshend, will the right hon. Gentleman ask the Secretary of State to take the opportunity of the Army Estimates to make a short statement on the subject?

Sir A. WILLIAMSON

I shall be pleased to ask him to do so.