HC Deb 21 December 1973 vol 866 cc445-6W
Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Minister of State for Defence under what provision of the Road Traffic Act the military authority founded a prosecution under Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1973 against Leading Writer Peter Francis Bryant.

Mr. Buck

As stated in my answer on 17th December—[Vol. 866, c. 257]— the prosecution was made under Section 42 of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 and Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1972.

Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Minister of State for Defence how the £60 fine imposed on Leading Writer Peter Francis Bryant was apportioned between the charge under Section 14A of the Naval Discipline Act and the charge under Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1972.

Mr. Buck

£40 on the charge under Section 14A of the Naval Discipline Act and £20 on the charge under Section 42 of the Naval Discipline Act and Section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1972.

Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Minister of State for Defence what facilities are being made available for the provision to the parents or legal representatives of the deceased Service men of the notes of the trial of Leading Writer Peter Francis Bryant.

Mr. Buck

None.

Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Minister of State for Defence whether a fitness report has been completed on Leading Writer Peter Francis Bryant since the accident at RNAS, Yeovilton, and what was the character reference thereon; and what recommendation was made regarding his suitability for advancement.

Mr. Buck

It is not the practice to disclose such information.