§ Mr. Macleanasked the Secretary of State for War whether crimes committed by soldiers or recruits who are stationed at Fort George are dealt with by the civil courts in Inverness; and, if so, whether he can state the numbers that have been tried there during the last five years?
§ Sir V. WarrenderI am making inquiries, and will communicate with the hon. Member in due course. As a general rule, soldiers who are charged with offences under the Army Act are dealt with by the military authorities, and those who are charged with offences by the civil authorities are tried by civil courts.
§ Mr. Macleanasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the hardship imposed on the soldiers and recruits at Fort George in having to pay omnibus fares to Inverness; and whether he will consider placing free conveyance there at the disposal of the men?
§ Sir V. WarrenderFree conveyance of military personnel, otherwise than on duty journeys, is not admissible under Army Regulations, and it would not be practicable to grant special facilities to the troops stationed at Fort George, which is not the only station where the same considerations apply.