§ 16. Major MOLSONasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the discontent in the Territorial medical service at the want of consideration shown to them, many of whom had patriotically served years before the War and immediately on the outbreak of War had volunteered for foreign service though beyond the ordinary military age for service abroad, and were still retained abroad, to the detriment of their professional prospects, while many junior temporary medical officers had already returned home; and can he take any steps to rectify these irregularities?
Captain GUESTSince the Armistice medical officers of the Territorial Force and Special Reserve, as well as those holding temporary commissions in the Royal Army Medical Corps, have been demobilised with due regard to length of service, age, personal hardships and other considerations. It is not always possible, however, to release an individual officer, even though he may have such claims for consideration, as either his special medical qualifications, or the duties he is performing, may necessitate his retention.