§ 57. Mr. Abseasked the Secretary of State for Defence what disciplinary action or proceeding is intended to be taken in respect of the recent skirmish between British troops and German Panzer troops in Wales; what inquiry is being conducted into the incident; what action is being taken to prevent further such incidents; whether the German troops involved are claiming to be outside the jurisdiction of British courts by virtue of the Visiting Forces Act; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ReynoldsThis was an isolated disturbance in a cafe on 26th October. The police found no evidence against the German soldiers, so the question of jurisdiction does not arise. Disciplinary action against some of the British soldiers has been taken.