§ 17. Mr. Henry Channonasked the Secretary of State for War if he has any information about the ill-treatment of Signalman Walter Jones, No. 5 Regular Training Squadron, at Catterick Camp.
§ Mr. HeadInquiries are being made into this case. When they are completed I will write to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. ChannonCan my right hon. Friend give an indication when he will be able to make a statement about this 197 unfortunate incident, because there is considerable anxiety among the boy's parents and others?
§ Mr. HeadI agree with my hon. Friend, although at this stage I would not wish to comment on the case in any way. I understand that inquiries into this case will have been concluded by 21st November, and I will write to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. EdeDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think it would be well to make a report to the House rather than to write privately?
§ Mr. HeadI am entirely in the hands of the House in this matter. I am quite prepared to make a report to the House as a whole.
§ Mr. Burden rose—
§ Mr. SpeakerIn view of the fact that we are to have a report, perhaps it would be better to pass on to the next Question.