§ 30. Mr. BYRNEasked if any arrangements have yet been made to grant leave to the Irish soldiers who have not received any since the outbreak of war?
§ 31. Mr. HOGGEasked the Under-Secretary of State for War how often leave is given to soldiers of the French Army, and how this compares with that granted to our men; whether he has yet suggested to the Commander-in-Chief the necessity of some attempt being made to give such men leave as have not had any within the last twelve months; and, if so, what is the reply?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONTransport facilities are now better, and my Noble Friend has made a proposal to the Field-Marshal Commanding-in-Chief which will, I trust, ensure that preferential leave will be given, that is, priorty of leave will he given to those who have been in France longest.