HC Deb 03 June 1919 vol 116 c1813
41. Mr. WILLIAM CARTER

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that a number of men wounded in the War are detained in hospitals many miles from their homes, and that, owing to the expense in travelling, it is impossible for their friends to visit them; and if he will take the necessary steps to send them to hospitals near their homes where possible?

Mr. CHURCHILL

As far as possible, wounded soldiers are sent to hospitals in the vicinity of their homes as soon as they are fit to travel, but, owing to the daily closing of hospitals, facilities for this are not so great as formerly. If, however, my hon. Friend will give me details of the cases to which he refers, arrangements will be made to meet them as far as possible. Of course, particular reasons, such as the necessity for specialised treatment given only at certain centres, may make it necessary to keep a man in a distant hospital for a time.