HC Deb 22 November 1916 vol 87 c1400
39. Mr. R. LAMBERT

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Private J Howe, No. 36355, of C Company, 6th Royal Berkshire Regiment, now with the forces in France, concerning whom an assurance was given on 2nd November that he would be released, is still in the trenches; and whether he will take immediate steps to have this case disposed of in accordance with the promise given?

Mr. FORSTER

This man's birth certificate was only received by the Record Office on 14th November, and instructions have been given for him to be dealt with in accordance with the rules.