§ Mr. LONGasked the Secretary of State for War whether the Army Council have made their inquiry into the statements made by the hon. Member for Woolwich reflecting upon Major-General Scobell; and what decision has been arrived at?
§ Mr. HALDANEThe Army Council have inquired into the statement made by the hon. and gallant Member for Woolwich reflecting upon Major - General 2665W Scobell, but before arriving at a final decision they have thought it proper, by letter dated the 23rd instant, to ask the hon. and gallant Member whether he desired to lay before them any further statement in amplification or substantiation of his charge. No reply has so far been received. When a decision has been come to I propose to give it the same publicity as has been given to the charge against Major-General Scobell.