§ 18. Mr. ANDERSONasked whether instructions were issued by him prior to the 18th April that Private Jack Bannister, of 11, Chippingham Street, Attercliffe, Sheffield, a medically rejected lad who had been forced into the Army, should obtain his discharge; and whether these instructions have been carried out?
§ Mr. TENNANTPerhaps my hon. Friend will repeat this question. I have not yet been able to ascertain whether any instructions were issued.
20. Mr. CHANCELLORasked whether rejected men who attest before 7th June will thereby render themselves liable to be called up before the date on which they would become liable if they refrained from attesting, namely, 1st September?
§ Mr. TENNANTIf a rejected man voluntarily attests, and on examination by a medical board is found fit for military service, he would be called up in the ordinary way according to his group. If he is found unfit for military service, he would not be called upon for service with the Colours.
§ 24. Mr. ASHLEYasked why it has been decided to increase the number of men medically unfit in the Army by suspending the check of examination by regimental medical officers when men join second-line units; how long must a man have been in training before the regimental medical officer is allowed to examine him except for infectious disease; and when a man breaks down under training and is sent to hospital, may medical examination then take place?
§ Mr. TENNANTThere is no limitation to the examination of soldiers by their regimental medical officers when it is necessary in the interests of the men's health.
§ Mr. ASHLEYDo I understand that the statement made on this question last 2091 week has been rescinded and that these recruits on joining can be examined by the medical officers of the units?
§ Mr. TENNANTYes, Sir, when it is considered necessary.
§ Mr. ASHLEYBy whom?
§ Mr. TENNANTBy the medical officer of the battalion.