§ 36. Sir K. FRASERasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Private F. Hind, No. 37676, enlisted on 5th July, 1920, and was posted to the 3rd Dragoon Guards, his age being then 17 years and 2 months; that he was shortly afterwards transferred to the 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), with whom he is now serving at the Curragh Camp, County Kildare, Ireland; that within a fortnight of his enlistment his parents claimed him, and the necessary birth certificate and letters, duly signed by the vicar, etc., were forwarded; that the officer commanding the Carabiniers recently applied for this man's discharge on compassionate grounds, particulars of which were furnished, but that his discharge was not sanctioned by higher authority; and whether, in view of the fact that this man joined under age and that there are good compassionate grounds for his release, and also in view of the fact that it is very undesirable that quite young soldiers should be employed in Ireland, where their duties may often necessitate being called out in aid of the civil power, he will take steps to get this man released from military service?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONInquiries are being made into this case, and I will let the hon. and gallant Member know the result as soon as possible.