§ Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether Mr. Parkes appeared formally before his commanding officer on a charge; what was the nature of the charge; and at what time it was heard.
§ Mr. HealeyYes. He was charged on Monday, 13th February, with desertion contrary to Section 37(1,a) of the Army Act, 1955. He was remanded for a summary of evidence to be taken, but this had not been completed at the time of his release.