§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Defence on what charge, and for what reason, court martial proceedings were begun against Captain Barrow of HMS "Glamorgan"; why proceedings were dropped; and whether any compensation has been paid or apology made to Captain Barrow on this account.
§ Mr. WigginNo court martial proceedings were begun against Captain Barrow. It is not unusual for disciplinary proceedings to be considered after a navigational incident, as had occurred with HMS "Glamorgan". The question of compensation or apology does not arise.