22. Mr. A. DAVIESasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that men who joined the Forces since 1st January, 1916, have been lowered in category as a result of war service; and whether he will undertake to see that medical fitness and grading are taken into account in deciding whether or not a man shall be demobilised?
§ Mr. FORSTERIn order to be demobilised, men who joined the Colours after 1st January, 1916, must be eligible for demobilisation under current instructions, but in cases where they are medically unfit to perform the duties required of them they are discharged. I regret it is not possible to make any alteration in this procedure.