§ Sir R. Glynasked the Secretary of State for War, if he will inquire into the case of No. 5335767 Lance-Corporal Parker, E., Depot, Royal Welch Fusiliers, Hightown Barracks, Wrexham, North Wales, in regard to a charge made against him when serving in Jamaica in 89W August, 1951, concerning an offence said to have been committed on 20th June: and whether, in view of the fact that this soldier who has now returned to civil life was completely acquitted of the charge but has had to bear very heavy legal expenses in his own defence, steps can be taken to refund some of this money in accordance with Army Regulations relating to trials by district court martial.
§ Mr. HeadI have looked into this case and have ascertained that this soldier was given the opportunity of applying for legal aid but failed to take advantage of it. I am therefore unable to make any refund of his legal expenses.