§ 32. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for War whether discipline has or has not deteriorated among African colonial troops since corporal punishment has been abolished; and what punishments are inflicted for offences, that formerly would have involved corporal punishment.
§ Mr. ShinwellI have called for a report on this matter from the military authorities overseas and I will write to my hon. Friend when it has been received.
§ Mr. SorensenDoes that include the latter part of the Question as well as the first part?
§ Mr. ShinwellCertainly, Sir.