§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has considered the treatment of serving ex-service men of 50 years of age and over; and whether any steps are being taken to see that these men are relieved of unnecessary drills, provided with better sanitary arrangements, and placed in depots as near as possible to their homes?
§ Mr. StanleyEvery endeavour is made to post men of Home Defence Battalions as close to their homes as possible, so far as military requirements permit. I am making inquiries regarding certain complaints which the hon. Member has brought to my notice regarding training and accommodation.