39. Mr. Hector Huģhesasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air what steps he has taken concerning the case of the Scottish airman now undergoing a long term of penal servitude in Peter-head gaol, for the record of proceedings of whose trial in Italy the hon. and learned Member for Aberdeen, North wrote to him; and if he will inquire further into this case and consider whether he can see his way to revise this sentence.
§ Mr. StracheyThe proceedings of the court-martial, by which this airman was tried, have twice been reviewed by the Air Council, who have found no reason to alter the findings or sentence of the court. My Noble Friend does not feel justified in causing any further review of the proceedings to be undertaken now.
§ Mr. StracheyIt is available to the defendant, as my hon. Friend knows, and a copy could be obtained from him, but in no other way.