HC Deb 22 April 1903 vol 121 cc111-2
MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that several men in the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders, who have joined the Lovat Scouts, are unable to obtain a written discharge from the Officer Commanding the Volunteers; and, seeing that their retention in the Scouts is subject to the production of such discharge, will he have some inquiry made with a view to ascertain why it is withheld.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. BRODRICK, Surrey, Guildford)

I am informed that all the men belonging to the 1st Volunteer Battalion Seaforth Highlanders who have applied for their discharges to join the Lovat Scouts have been given them.

MR. WEIR

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that some of these discharges have been withheld for several weeks? Will he make further inquiry?

MR. BRODRICK

I cannot give the hon. Gentleman any further information.

MR. WEIR

I shall raise the question on the Estimates.