§ Mr. SITCHasked the Secretary of State for War how many men of all ranks have been tried by court-martial for military affaire in connection with the campaigns in Russia since the Armistice, including those tried for refusal to embark for Russian theatres of war; how many have been sentenced to imprisonment for such offences; and what has been the maximum sentence imposed?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThere are no statistics at the War Office which would enable me to answer this question, and the information could only be obtained by an inquiry, involving much labour and research, in all commands and expeditionary forces which I am afraid is impracticable under present circumstances. The hon. Member may rest assured that all court-martial sentences, whether awarded before or since the Armistice, receive the most careful consideration. If he has any particular cases in view and would let me have details, I shall be pleased to furnish him with full information in due course.