asked the Secretary of State for War if he will order the return of Sergeant K. Roostan, 14867491, 16th Battery Royal Artillery, 26th British Field Regiment, Negri Sembilan, Malaya, who is retained beyond his date for demobilisation as witness in a court martial to be held next March, when a sworn statement is all that is necessary.

I am making inquiries into this case, and will write to my hon. Friend when they are complete.