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National Service (Committee of Inquiry)

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 20 March 1956.

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Photo of Mr Stephen Swingler Mr Stephen Swingler , Newcastle-under-Lyme 12:00, 20 March 1956

asked the Secretary of State for War what method of inquiry will be adopted by the civilian committee investigating the employment of National Service men in the United Kingdom; and if they will be enabled to make unheralded visits to Army establishments.

Photo of Sir Fitzroy Maclean Sir Fitzroy Maclean , Lancaster

We shall follow our normal policy of leaving it to the chairman to decide on the methods to be used. The committee will then be given all necessary facilities.

Photo of Mr Stephen Swingler Mr Stephen Swingler , Newcastle-under-Lyme

Can we take it from that that spontaneous visits will be made to Army establishments by the committee as a committee, and can the hon. Gentleman give an assurance that the committee will not be the victims of organised "bull"?

Photo of Sir Fitzroy Maclean Sir Fitzroy Maclean , Lancaster

Certainly, if that is the desire of the chairman.

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