§ 99. Mr. Thurtleasked the Secretary of State for War if his attention has been called to the proceedings at a recent court martial dealing with cases of flogging in Burma; and if he has any statement to 178W make regarding the action of commanding officers in authorising the infliction of punishments not permitted by the Army Act.
§ Mr. LawsonI am aware of this matter. As the case if stillsub judice I cannot make a statement at the moment.