HC Deb 19 June 1968 vol 766 c144W
60. Mr. Scott-Hopkins

asked the Secretary of State for Defence by what authority he has issued instructions to the Army Council that any officer convicted by the civil authority following a breathalyser test is to be court-martialled, and, if found guilty, dismissed the service.

Mr. Boyden

No such instruction, which would be unlawful, has been issued. But the case of an officer convicted in such circumstances by a civil court is reported to the Army Board, who consider whether any administrative action is necessary.