§ Mr. LUNNasked the Secretary of State for War how many death sentences have been carried out since the date of the
Armistice; and what is the number of men of all ranks now serving sentences of three months or over for military offences?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLNo death sentences have been carried out since the Armistice. With regard to the second part of the question, the information is not available, and I am informed that its compilation would necessitate calling for a return from every civil prison, detention barrack, and military prison in the field in all theatres of war and commands. I do not 775W think the expenditure of time and labour which such a return would involve would be justified in present circumstances.