On Tuesday in the House of Commons Mr. Boner Law,
answering a question by Mr. Asquith—the Prime Minister, by the way, was absent on an occasion on which there was little excuse for his absence—announced that the question of military discipline involved in the writing of General Maurice's letter was being dealt with by the Army Council in the ordinary way. As for the conduct of Ministers themselves, lie protested against the idea that an inquiry should be considered necessary whenever the action of Ministers was challenged by one of their servants. But inasmuch as General Maurice's allegations affected their honour, the Government pro- posed to invite two Judges to inquire into the charges and to report as quickly as possible. This proposal was not well received by the House, and Mr. Asquith asked if a Bill was to be introduced to enable the Judges to take evidence on oath. Mr. Boner Law replied that that course was not considered necessary, as he was sure that every one involved would be only too ready to place information at the disposal of the Judges.
