§ Mr. Prittasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Captain Gilbert Hall, A.E.C., having sent a properly worded cable to the hon. Member far North Hammersmith shortly after the meeting of the Cairo Forces' Parliament, was accused by his superior officer of acting disloyally and subversively in so doing; that when he exercised his right to have an interview with the Major-General in charge of administration to protest against this accusation he was told at that interview that an adverse report would be called for upon him; that an adverse report was thereupon made and he was called upon to resign his commission; and whether inquries will be made into this matter.
§ Sir J. GriggThe adverse report rendered on this officer related entirely to his suitability as an officer. He saw the report and he appealed against it, The report and the appeal were most carefully considered in the normal way by the Army Council. The appeal failed. He was thereupon called on to resign his commission. I see no case for instituting further inquiries unless fresh facts are produced by Mr. Hall.