§ Mr. William Wellsasked the Minister of State for Defence whether his attention has been drawn to the case of the Queen versus Swabey (No. 2); and whether he intends to introduce amending legislation to ensure that the Courts Martial Appeals Court has a discretion to award to a successful appellant under a reference from the Secretary of State.
§ Mr. Ian GilmourThe question of amending the Courts Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 is under consideration.