§ 74. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Secretary of State for War under what circumstances two soldiers of the Royal Scots were arrested in East Berlin; and why they are now to be charged for being absent without leave.
§ Mr. HeadTwo privates were reported absent from this unit from 30th June and, after arrest by East German police in the Russian zone, were returned to the British zone on the following day. Under a garrison order all troops who cross into the Russian zone render themselves liable to disciplinary action.