§ 36. Mr. E. Evansasked the Secretary of State for War on what charges Trevor Perring was sentenced to 56 days' detention at Farnborough by court martial on 3rd June, 1948; and whether he will make a statement.
§ 41. Mr. F. Harrisasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will inquire into the circumstances in which Private Trevor Perring was found guilty on charges of indecency and ordered 56 days' detention at a court martial at Farnborough on 3rd June.
§ Mr. ShinwellThis case is one in which other men are involved who will be brought to trial later. The proceedings of the court martial in the case of Private Perring have not yet been confirmed and I am not prepared to make a statement at this stage.