HC Deb 23 October 1918 vol 110 c760
27. Colonel Sir HAMAR GREENWOOD

asked whether, in view of the improved war situation, he is now prepared to give effect to the desire expressed by the Prime Minister and the Minister of National Service in January last that no man who had been twice wounded should be sent out to France?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I regret very much that the answer to my hon. and gallant Friend's question must be in the negative.

Colonel ASHLEY

Is it not time that the War Office or the Ministry of National Service took some of the healthy men engaged on munitions, instead of sending these men who have been twice wounded back to France?

Mr. MACPHERSON

My hon. Friend had better put that question to the Minister of National Service.

Mr. HOGGE

Will the right hon. Gentleman say whether this question has been reconsidered since Lord Derby considered it after receiving deputations when he was Secretary for War?

Mr. WATT

Are there not men at home who might be sent in substitution?