§ 81. Mr. HINDSasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the case of Private Alfred Stephens, No. 63510, 3rd Battalion 1770 South Wales Borderers, who died at Hotel View Auxiliary Military Hospital, Waterloo, Liverpool, on 14th October, 1918; whether this man was totally rejected on 11th July, 1917, re-examined on 25th June, 1918, and placed in Grade 1; whether his father appealed for re-examination, furnishing medical evidence as to his son's health, but his request was refused; whether his death was due to his unfitness for military training; whether there was any negligence on the part of the military authorities; and whether he will cause inquiries to be made?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONMy attention had not previously been drawn to this case. I am inquiring as to the cause of the death of Private Stephens, and whether there was any negligence on the part of the military authorities. The remaining parts of my hon. Friend's question should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Minister of National Service.