HC Deb 21 August 1945 vol 413 c467W
Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will institute an inquiry into the question of corporal and other punishments for East and West African troops with a view to recommendations being made and adopted.

Mr. Lawson

As my hon. Friend is aware, this question was considered a few months ago, when it was decided that it would be unwise to make any change in the Army Code at the present juncture. Now that the war is over I am giving my personal consideration to the point.

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