§ 56. Mr. Whitakerasked the Secretary of State for Defence what medical evidence was considered in the two recent courts-martial of parachutists who refused to jump; and whether he is satisfied that criminal proceedings are the best means of dealing with such cases.
§ Mr. ReynoldsBoth soldiers were medically examined after their refusal and passed as fit to jump. This evidence was made available to courts-martial, which had rightly been convened to consider a question of military discipline.