HC Deb 03 March 1921 vol 138 c1990
22. Mr. WIGNALL

asked the Chief Secretary if he is aware that a complaint was made to the officer commanding troops, Thurles, by a woman as to the conduct of two soldiers; whether an inquiry was held; and, if so, what was the result of the inquiry?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

The Commander-in-Chief informs me that he has not been able to identify the incident referred to from the particulars contained in the hon. Member's question, which do not include either the substance of the complaint or the date of the occurrence of which he complains. He has, however, asked the Officer Commanding at Thurles to furnish a report. Perhaps the hon. Member will kindly repeat his question one day next week.

Mr. DEVLIN

May I repeat a question which I put to the right hon. Gentleman the other day, namely, whether, when questions are put to him and he is not in possession of full information, and is calling for a report, he will be good enough to convey the report which he has received to the Member who put the question, without his having to put down a special question in regard to it?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

I must answer a question in the way that I think will give the greatest information to the Member who asks it and to the whole House. I cannot pledge myself to issue in full all the reports I receive.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Will the right hon. Gentleman write to the Member who puts the question and let him know?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

I thought that that was always done.