HC Deb 27 November 1916 vol 88 c30
56. Mr. TICKLER

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he is aware that men after being in hospital are being sent to other regiments instead of to their own regiment on their return to duty; and can he arrange that this practice shall be discontinued, as it is causing dissatisfaction to the men?

Mr. FORSTER

On discharge from hospital men are sent to join the reserve battalion of their own regiments. Owing to shortage of accommodation some men have been temporarily attached to other units; but, on becoming fit to proceed overseas, they are returned to the reserve battalions of their own regiments before joining a draft.

Mr. BUTCHER

Will the hon. Gentleman see that they are sent back to their own regiments in France?

Mr. FORSTER

Yes, as far as possible.