HC Deb 19 December 1916 vol 88 c1272
7. Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether the soldiers who are medically fit for active service classified as C 2 and C 3 are working seven days per week on hay baling in Cornwall, with only half an hour allowed for dinner, including Sunday; and if he will consider the question of giving the men in question one day's rest in seven?

Mr. FORSTER

No, Sir; I am not aware that soldiers are working, as alleged, seven days a week on hay baling, and I fear that weather conditions would not ordinarily permit of it. If the hon. Member will furnish me with more precise details, I will have the matter inquired into.