§ Mr. Dribergasked the Secretary of State for War if he will include a psychiatrist among the officers forming the court of inquiry into conditions at Stakehill military detention barracks; and if the relatives of Private Hanlon will be permitted to attend and to be represented at the court.
§ Mr. LawsonThe answer to the first part of the Question is, "Yes, Sir." As regards the second part, the relatives of Private Hanlon will only be called if it is considered by the court that they could give evidence relevant to the inquiry. Courts of inquiry are not open to members of the public.
§ Mr. Dribergasked the Secretary of State for War if he will give an assurance that Servicemen giving evidence before the court of inquiry into conditions at Stakehill military detention barracks will be guaranteed absolute immunity from victimisation for so doing.
§ Mr. LawsonYes, Sir.