§ Mr. ROWNTREEasked the Undersecretary of State for War whether he is aware that Private William Lyle, No. 63404, Highland Light Infantry, who was court-martialled at Duddingston on 4th June for an offence against discipline, and who represented that the offence was the result of conscientious objection to military service, has been sentenced to 112 days' detention; whether this action is in contravention to the Army Order of 25th May, 1916; and, if so, whether he will take steps to see that Private Lyle is transferred to a civil prison?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI am making inquiries into this case, and will acquaint my hon. Friend of the result as soon as possible.