§ 55. Mr. DOUGLAS HALLasked if there is any reason why, when possible, the port and probable time of arrival of wounded soldiers returning from the front cannot be notified to the Press, so that such soldiers can be given a respectful and suitable welcome by the neighbouring inhabitants, as by these means the realities of war could be brought home to the people and help recruiting?
§ Mr. TENNANTI recognise the desirability of the objects the hon. Member has in view, but I think there would be difficulties in carrying out his suggestion in all cases, and that it is more seemly that the first news of the return of wounded officers and soldiers should be given, where possible, to their next-of-kin individually, as is the Army Council's practice.