HC Deb 27 April 1926 vol 194 c1829
33. Mr. LANSBURY

asked the Secretary of State for War whether any inquiry has been, or will be, held into new charges and allegations against the Secretary of State and senior officers of the Army, contained in a pamphlet recently published by Lieut. C. H. Glendinning?

Captain KING

No, Sir. The case of this officer has already been the subject of the fullest investigation and there is nothing new in the pamphlet referred to which would warrant the re-opening of this case.

Mr. LANSBURY

Has this man had any opportunity of appearing before any committee which has investigated the case?

Captain KING

I require notice of that particular question. The matter was very fully investigated by the right hon. Gentleman who was Secretary of State for War in the Socialist Government.

Mr. LANSBURY

Is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that this man s grievous complaint is that. he himself and his witnesses have never been heard? Is it not time, in view of the man's continual propaganda on his own behalf, and the statements that he is making, to give him that opportunity?

Captain KING

I have already replied that the question has been very thoroughly considered in the past, and we see no reason for re-opening it.