HC Deb 16 June 1920 vol 130 c1229
80. Brigadier-General SURTEES

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will take steps to ensure that the defence which General Dyer has put before the Army Council shall be published and that copies shall be in the hands of Members before the Debate on his action is discussed?

Sir A. WILLIAMSON (Parliamentary Secretary, War Office)

Sir, I cannot anticipate the course which will be followed when this case has been considered by the Army Council.

Colonel Sir A. SPROT

Has any adequate assistance, legal or otherwise, been given to General Dyer in preparing his defence for the Army Council?

Sir A. WILLIAMSON

I cannot say whether the War Office has furnished him with assistance. The hon. and gallant Gentleman might put down a question as to that.

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