§ 23. Mr. CHARLES EDWARDSasked the Secretary of State for War why Private B. Llewellyn, South Wales Borderers, Brecon Barracks, was not allowed to purchase his discharge under Section 10 of Army Order B 265A (short service), seeing that all conditions under that section, which clearly gives the right to purchase the same, had been fulfilled?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONDischarge from the Army by purchase is at present suspended. Private Llewellyn, having given the requisite notice, he will be allowed to purchase his discharge as soon as discharge by purchase is reopened.
§ Mr. EDWARDSIs there not only one condition in the Clause and has it not been complied with; consequently, cannot this man legally claim purchase if he wishes to?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI think the answer is in the negative. I am told the conditions are suspended.
§ Mr. W. THORNEWhen will purchase be reopened again?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONIf the hon. Gentleman will put a Question down to the Secretary of State, I will see that he gets an answer.