§ 81. Sir A. YEOasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether, in the case of a man who has been badly wounded and placed in a hospital at a distance beyond the means of his nearest relatives, he can see his way to issue, say, two return tickets per week at a nominal charge, not exceeding 5s., for bonâ fide visits of his near relatives, to be issued through the local war pensions committee or the chief constables in order to prevent abuse?
§ Mr. FORSTERThere is great difficulty in going beyond the existing concessions, but the transfer of soldiers to hospitals as near as is practicable to their homes is to be given still further consideration in the future.
§ Sir A. YEOWill the hon. Gentleman consider this question with a view to giving satisfaction to the wives and relatives of these poor men whom they cannot see?