§ Mr. Watkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Defence (1) how many district court martial centres there are in the United Kingdom;
(2) What is the average sentence passed at each district court martial centre for desertion in 1974, 1973 and 1972, respectively.
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§ Mr. Robert C. BrownAlthough courts martial are sometimes convened on a district basis there are no centres set aside specifically for courts martial, which are held either where accused persons are stationed or elsewhere, as convenient.
The average sentences passed at courts martial for desertion only—i.e., where no other convictions were involved—were:
1972 200 days 1973 190 days 1974 211 days