HC Deb 26 October 1972 vol 843 c357W
11. Mr. Stratton Mills

asked the Minister of State for Defence if he will set up permanent machinery, so that individual allegations against the Army can, on the basis of prima facie evidence, be directed by the Secretary of State to the Parliamentary Commissioner for detailed examination.

Lord Balniel

No. The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration is debarred by Statute from such investigations.