§ 59. Major HUNTasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the number of non-commissioned officers and men temporarily affected mentally by shell-shock, and in view of the present crowded conditions of asylums, he will consider the desirability of making an application for £100,000 from the Prince of Wales's Fund for the purpose 494 of providing convalescent homes in country districts for these men, and so of giving them a chance of being restored to health?
§ Mr. FORSTERMy right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has asked me to answer this question. I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Stockport on the 27th July, and also to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for North Somerset on the 18th July.
§ Major HUNTIs there anything in this idea that could not be carried out? Is the right hon. Gentleman fully aware of the great importance of this matter?
§ Mr. FORSTERYes, Sir; I agree with my hon. Friend that the matter is of great importance, and is being very carefully watched.
§ Major WEDGWOODIs it not the fact that the soldiers on discharge have to go to the asylums?
§ Mr. FORSTERNo, Sir. I do not think there is any truth at all in that suggestion.
§ Major WEDGWOODWhere are they sent on discharge?