HC Deb 06 March 1919 vol 113 c641W
Mr. BOTTOMLEY

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can now announce the names of the proposed Committee to inquire into the existing system of courts-martial?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I hope to make an announcement shortly both of the terms of reference and of the composition of the Committee.

Major HAYWARD

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will extend the scope of the promised inquiry into court-martial procedure so as to include the whole question of punishments and the administration of discipline in the Army, with a view to amendments of the Army Act, if found desirable?

Mr. CHURCHILL

No, Sir I am not prepared to extend the inquiry in the manner suggested. To do so would be to lose the prospect of a precise and practicable reform in a vague and an indefinite investigation.