asked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the regimental sergeant-major attached to H.Q. Company Corps, 2nd H.L.I., B.F.I.G., has recently taken away the civilian belts, purchased and owned by the men of the company, and when asked for their return said he intended to burn them; and if he will take such disciplinary action as will ensure financial compensation to all those who had their belts taken from them and destroyed.

I am having inquiries made about this and will write to my hon. Friend.