§ Mr. GarnierTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department (1) how many times since 1 May the Lord Chancellor has contacted the MOD in respect of cases brought under military law; and if he will make a statement; [19219]
(2) if he will list the occasions on which the Lord Chancellor or his officials have contacted the Ministry of Defence since 1 May by (a) letter, (b) e mail and (c) orally in respect of disciplinary proceedings concerning Major Joyce; and if he will publish (i) that correspondence and (ii) minutes of such oral communications. [19220]
§ Mr. HoonIn respect of disciplinary proceedings concerning Major Joyce, these communications remain confidential. Neither the Lord Chancellor nor his officials have contacted the Ministry of Defence in respect of any other cases brought under military law.