HC Deb 29 July 1924 vol 176 cc1870-1
14. Mr. LANSBURY

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is now in a position Lo state whether it is his intention to appoint a commission or committee to hold a public inquiry into the case of Lieutenant C. H. Glen-dinning?

The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. Walsh)

I have given this matter the personal consideration which I promised in the House on 20th May. The case has been examined by the Army Council, and I have now made my Report to His Majesty, under Section 42 of the Army Act.

Mr. LANSBURY

Will the right hon. Gentleman tell us exactly what that means? Is there going to be an inquiry?

Mr. WALSH

I stated to my hon. Friend months ago, in answer to a special request, that I would give the matter my own personal consideration. Not only did I make that announcement, but I am bound, under the law of the land, to act under Section 42 of the Army Act. That was the procedure which I promised to the House. That procedure I have adopted. I am bound to make a Report to His Majesty, and I must wait for His Majesty's decision before I can take any further action.

Mr. LANSBURY

That is all right. We can wait and see.