§ 55. Mr. Errollasked the Secretary of State for War if he will institute an inquiry into the administration of Eaton Hall, Chester, Officer Cadet School and the circumstances surrounding the suicide of Officer Cadet Peter Francis Basset and Officer Cadet George Henry Ellis within a month; and if he will publish the report and findings of the inquiry.
§ Mr. J. R. H. HutchisonThese two tragic deaths have been carefully investigated by both the civil and military authorities. Nothing came to light in these inquiries to suggest that the two deaths were related or arose from any shortcomings in the administration of the school.
On our present information, there seems no need for a wider inquiry, but my right hon. Friend intends on his return personally to look closely into the circumstances of both cases and I am sure that he will arrange for any further inquiry, if this seems to him advisable.