HC Deb 26 June 1916 vol 83 cc534-5
82. Mr. HOGGE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the War Office will arrange for Scottish soldiers who are in Randalstown, in Ireland, in hospital, to be transferred to Scotland within reach of their relatives?

Mr. TENNANT

The troops in question are not in hospital, but are convalescents in a command depot. It is not possible to move this depot to Scotland, as suitable accommodation is not available there, whilst there is very good accommodation for the purpose at Randalstown.

Mr. HOGGE

Can my right hon. Friend not try at any rate to avoid sending Scottish wounded soldiers or Scottish convalescents to Ireland, on account of the difficulty of their relatives visiting them?

Mr. TENNANT

Of course I see the difficulty, and I also see other difficulties where there is no accommodation.

Mr. HOGGE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there are a large number of Irish convalescents in Scotland?