HC Deb 16 November 1920 vol 134 c1686
32. Mr. BRIANT

asked the Secretary of State for War how many courts-martial have been held for soldiers alleged to be concerned in reprisals in Ireland; and what were the results?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I am informed that no trials have been held on soldiers for being concerned in alleged reprisals. Trials have been held, and other action has been taken where soldiers have been guilty of offences against discipline on occasions when such allegations have been made against them, but it has never been proved that any individual soldier has actually taken any part in such reprisals.

Mr. BRIANT

Is it not the object of the court-martial to find out if there is any proof?