§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the suspension of the penalty of whipping for delinquent West African soldiers is preparatory to the total abolition or drastic restriction of this form of punishment
Mr. Creech JonesI am not clear what my hon. Friend means by the reference to the suspension of the penalty of whipping. Reports from the Military Commanders in East and West Africa on the matter have recently been received and are being considered in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War.