§ Miss Richardsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence how many soldiers since 1977 have been disciplined for refusing orders when engaged in provision of emergency services during industrial action; if he will list each occasion on which this occurred and the numbers involved; how many of these were court martialled; and what other sentences were carried out.
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§ Mr. HayhoeSuch detailed information is not readily available and it could not be obtained without disproportionate effort. However, no case of soldiers having been court martialled for such offences are known to the Ministry of Defence; and few, if any, cases of summary action by commanding officers are likely.