§ Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can now report on the consultations that have been taking place respecting the infliction of corporal punishment on West African soldiers.
§ Mr. A. HendersonIt has necessarily taken some time to collect the opinions of all concerned, including those of the officers under whose command these troops are serving, and I regret that I am not yet in a position to make any statement. I can, however, assure my hon. Friend that the matter is under active consideration.