§ Mr. HEMMERDEasked the Undersecretary of State for War what were the the circumstances under which Lance-Sergeant H. N. Evans, 2/1st Norfolk Yeomanry, was killed on the rifle range at Charlestown, county Mayo, on 3rd June, 1918, whether during the last few weeks the lives of valuable non-commissioned officers have been sacrificed under similar circumstances at Norwich, Seaford, and elsewhere in Ireland; and, if so, what steps have been or are being taken by the military authorities to prevent the repetition of such occurrences?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONNo report regarding the death of Lance-Sergeant H. N. Evans has been received in the War Office, but telegraphic inquiries are being made, and I will acquaint my hon. and learned Friend of the result. It has been ascertained that no fatal accidents as is suggested have occurred at Norwich or Seaford.