§ 71. Mr. THOMASasked the Under-Secretary for War whether he is aware that wounded soldiers having returned from the front, and whose place of residence is 780 some distance from the barracks, and which necessitates a railway journey, such as from Borrowash to the Normanton barracks, Derby, are compelled to pay their own railway fare to and from home in order to visit the doctor at the barracks; whether this is in accordance with the instructions of the War Office; if so, will he take steps to remedy this state of affairs; and, if not, to ensure that men are given the facilities intended without difficulty?
Mr. BAKERTravelling expenses incurred by soldiers on journeys made under orders are paid by the public. If the hon. Member will send me details of the case or cases which he has in mind, I will see that inquiries are made.