HC Deb 07 March 1916 vol 80 cc1348-9
22. Mr. WING

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he will emphasise the granting of leave to men who have been at the front twelve months and more, notably sappers and miners, 7th Yorks, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, and others?

Mr. TENNANT

Perhaps my hon. Friend will permit me to refer him to the answers I gave to the hon. Members for Derby and for the Eastbourne Division on the 2nd March. I must emphasise the fact that this is not the moment for discussing the grant of leave to British soldiers. The support of our Allies by all means, direct and indirect, must be, as it is, the guiding consideration.