§ Mr. Loverseedasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will state the circumstances under which, at a recent court-martial, three men of a certain machine-gun training centre were sentenced to 12 months', six months' and three months' detention, respectively, for misuse of Service rations; whether further proceedings against other personnel are impending; and what instructions have been issued to the special investigation branch of the C.M.P., Western Command, not to proceed against certain senior officers who would appear to be involved.
§ Sir J. GriggInquiries are being made, and I will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as I receive the necessary information.