§ 17. Captain Cobbasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has any announcement to make as a result of his examination of the working of Army Council Instruction 440 of 1943?
§ Sir J. GriggEfforts are being made to improve the provisions of this Army Council Instruction, but, as my hon. and gallant Friend is aware, a number of legal and other difficulties are involved, and it is not yet certain what changes will be possible.
§ Captain CobbDo I understand that the object at which my right hon. Friend is aiming is to prevent a soldier being able to victimise his wife and family with the connivance of the War Office?
§ Sir J. GriggI would rather not give a categorical answer. Certainly that is the basis of the pressure which my hon. and gallant Friend is applying, and which has involved the consideration now being given.