§ 23. Mr. Glenvil Hallasked the First Lord of the Admiralty the reasons why an able seaman, whose name and number have been communicated to him, was sentenced to two years' hard labour at Alexandria in March last; the present whereabouts of this man; and whether he himself has considered this case.
§ The Civil Lord of the Admiralty (Captain Pilkington)This rating was tried by court-martial at Alexandria in March last, and was found guilty of assault with intent to rob. When the minutes of the proceedings reached this country, the Admiralty formed the opinion that the evidence was not sufficient to support the finding of the court, and the sentence was annulled. The rating was released from prison on 8th June, and directed to report to his depot.