HC Deb 23 January 1976 vol 903 cc587-8W
Mr. Woodall

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the inquiry to which the Under-Secretary of State for Defence for the Army referred on 23rd October 1975 has been completed; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

The inquiry by the Special Investigation Branch of the Royal Military Police has been completed. On legal advice 18 soldiers are to be discharged. One officer is being called upon to resign his commission. The civil authorities have been informed of the findings of the investigation and will, I understand, consider whether further action is required.