§ 18. Sir J. BUTCHERasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that a disabled ex-service man, Private N. G. Mates, No. 2,982, Connaught Rangers, was employed by the Army authorities on work of reconstruction at the Royal Dublin Society's premises at Ball's Bridge, Dublin, from 4th May, 1919, to 19th December, 1919, when he was summarily dismissed; and whether he will state why, and by whose orders, this man was dismissed?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am informed that Mr. Mates was not employed under the War Office, but by the Royal Dublin Society.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERIs there any means by which this ex-soldier can get redress if he was improperly dismissed?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIt is not a matter for the War Office. It did not employ him.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERWere not the Society acting under the instructions of the War Office in this matter?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am informed we have no responsibility in the matter.