HC Deb 10 July 1946 vol 425 cc74-5W
22. Mr. Boothby

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air for how long 1347775 L.A.C. Cockburn was kept under close arrest and for how long under open arrest before the case against him was dropped; and whether he forfeited pay and allowances during this period.

Mr. de Freitas

This airman was held in close arrest from the 20th October to 17th November, 1945. He was then released without prejudice and did not spend any time in open arrest. Airmen's pay is suspended during a period of close arrest, but is not forfeited unless a conviction follows. L.A.C. Cockburn has now been demobilised. His detailed pay account has not yet arrived in this country. When it does, I will inform the hon. Member if it shows any forfeiture of pay or allowances.