§ 7. Sir A. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for War for what reason the finding of the court-martial on Private James A. Hughes, of No. 3 Holding Company, Royal Army Service Corps, has not been promulgated, as this man has been under arrest since 23rd December, and the court-martial took place seven weeks ago?
§ Captain MargessonI understand from preliminary inquiries that the finding and sentence of the court-martial have now been promulgated, and that the man has been released, a portion of his sentence having been remitted. I am, however, awaiting a full report on the circumstances of this case, and I will communicate with my hon. and gallant Friend when this is received.
§ Sir A. KnoxWill my right hon. and gallant Friend ascertain why this man, after being confined 75 days, was released last Thursday night when his sentence was only for 56 days, 11 days of which were remitted?
§ Captain MargessonThat will be part of the inquiry.