§ 27. Mr. BECKERasked the Secretary of State for War if he will reconsider the case of Major-General D. Shaw, who, whilst general-officer commanding the Karachi brigade, was made responsible for the Karachi troop train incident during the summer of 1916?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Richards)My Noble Friend the Secretary of State for India regrets that he is unable to reopen this question, which has been very fully examined by his predecessors. General Shaw was offered a fresh inquiry, but found himself unable to accept the offer.
§ Mr. BECKERI do not want to raise this question at length—[HON. MEMBERS: "Speech!"] He was a serving officer. [HON. MEMBERS: "Speech!"]
§ Mr. THURTLEBefore the hon. Gentleman answers that question—
§ Mr. SPEAKERI did not allow the supplementary question to be put.