HC Deb 31 March 1953 vol 513 c129W
65. Mrs. Braddock

asked the Secretary of State for War how many men of the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers have been sentenced to periods of punishment since the regiment has been in Kenya.

Mr. J. R. H. Hutchison

Thirty-eight.

66. Mrs. Braddock

asked the Secretary of State for War on what date the special platoon was formed for the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers in Kenya; who prepared the schedule of duties; and when it was made known to the men concerned.

Mr. J. R. H. Hutchison

The decision to prepare for the formation of the special platoon was taken on 2nd March but the platoon was not formed until 7th March, when the four men joined. The schedule of duties, which is altogether different from that quoted in the letter sent to the hon. Member, was prepared by the Adjutant and approved by the Commanding Officer. It was sent to the companies as a confidential document and was never made known to the men concerned.