HC Deb 28 February 1949 vol 462 cc12-3W
88. Mr. Swingler

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty the composition and terms of reference of the Committee under Mr. Justice Pilcher to inquire into the Naval Courts Martial System; and the date of its first meeting.

Mr. W. Edwards

The following have accepted my noble Friend's invitation to serve on a Committee under the chairman ship of the Honourable Mr. Justice Pilcher, M.C.:

  • Mr. E. A. Hawke, Recorder of Bath.
  • The hon. and learned Members for Daventry (Mr. Manningham-Buller) and for Llandaff and Barry (Mr. Ungoed-Thomas).
  • Admiral Sir Arthur Palliser, K.C.B., D.S.C.
  • Captain (S) E. Haslehurst, C.B.E., R.N.

The Committee's terms of reference will be To consider whether any changes are desirable in the administration of justice under the court martial system based on the Naval Discipline Act.

The first meeting of the Committee will be held on Thursday, 3rd March.