asked the Secretary of State for Air if 1685305 L.A.C. Davies, D. M., of R.A.F. Station, Swinderby, has yet been brought to trial by court martial; and on what charges and with what results; and how long was L.A.C. Davies in close or open arrest awaiting trial.

This airman was tried by district court martial on 26th November, 1947. He pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and of escaping from confinement and to three charges relating to improper possession. He was sentenced to imprisonment with hard labour for 18 months and to discharge with ignominy; this sentence is subject to confirmation and review. The airman was kept in close arrest from 14th October, 1947, until his trial.