§ Mr. Wiggasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will issue instructions to general officers commanding that on all appropriate occasions courts of inquiry should immediately be convened when allegations are made reflecting on the corporate conduct of British troops.
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§ Mr. SoamesNo. I do not believe that such a general instruction would be appropriate. Commanders have the power to convene boards of inquiry when necessary. Each situation must be judged on its merits.