HC Deb 16 June 1921 vol 143 cc587-8
66. Mr. CHARLES WHITE

asked the Chief Secretary how many members of the Crown forces have been punished for the burning or looting of houses and other buildings during reprisals which occurred between July and December, 1920?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

No members of the Crown forces have been punished for such offences.

Mr. WHITE

May I ask how it is the right hon. Gentleman said, on 9th June, that action is always taken against persons responsible for unauthorised reprisals? Does he deny that reprisals have taken place?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

I have answered the question.

Captain BENN

Does the right hon. Gentleman say that none of the persons whom he describes as guilty of murder has been brought to book by his Department —his own men?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

I have answered that question.