HC Deb 19 October 1916 vol 86 c744W
Mr. SNOWDEN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether Private James Kennedy, No. 48620, 75th Training Reserve Battalion, No. 9 Camp, U Company, Hut 21, Prees Heath, Whitchurch, has been for some time brought each day before the commanding officer of his regiment and put back each time for trial by court-martial; and what is the charge against him?

Mr. FORSTER

I have no information on the subject mentioned by the hon. Member, but it appears to me to be a case where the provisions of paragraph 485 (last sentence) of the King's Regulations are being strictly complied with. I am not aware of the nature of the charge, but, in view of the provisions of Section 45 of the Army Act, I am not prepared to take any action in the matter.