§ 36. Wing-Commander Hulbertasked the Secretary of State for War the number of soldiers serving terms of imprisonment, as distinct from detention, for military offences; and whether he can give details?
§ Sir J. GriggNinety-three soldiers are serving terms of imprisonment in military prisons. The details of each man's offence could be obtained, but it would take time and labour, and I hope my hon. and gallant Friend will not press his request.
§ Wing-Commander HulbertDoes my right hon. Friend think that he could give any instruction or guidance for proceedings at courts-martial?
§ Sir J. GriggI do not understand the question. Perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will put it down, and then I can answer it.
§ Wing-Commander HulbertI mean, will he give guidance that sentences of detention should be given, rather than of imprisonment?
§ Sir J. GriggI should think it very wrong to give any guidance to a court-martial as to the nature of the sentences they should pass.