§ 104. Mr. Pagetasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in studying the typescript of the court-martial of Captain Griffiths, he will consider whether Captain Griffiths should be charged with the murder of the second African for whose murder he was arrested.
§ Mr. J. R. H. HutchisonThe hon. and learned Member can be sure that, in studying the proceedings of this court-martial, every aspect of the case will be considered.
§ 107. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for War what future assignment he proposes for Captain Griffiths, who was recently serving in Kenya.
§ Mr. J. R. H. HutchisonMy right hon. Friend cannot say what further employment, if any, will be given to this officer until all the facts available, including the court-martial proceedings, have been studied.
§ 108. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for War how far Captain Griffiths, now or recently serving in Kenya, is, or was then, in command of National Service men.
§ Mr. J. R. H. HutchisonThis officer is not and, at the time of the incidents which led to his court-martial, was not in command of National Service other ranks. One National Service officer was serving under him at the time in question.