§ 24. Mr. MARLEYasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office in what cir- 354 cumstances and under what regulations a soldier, who on the completion of his service has been placed upon the Reserve, may be removed from the Reserve strength before the expiration of his contract time?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)I will send the hon. Member a copy of the relevant extract from the King's Regulations for the Army and the Army Reserve which states the various circumstances in which a reservist may be discharged from the Army Reserve before the expiration of his engagement.
§ Mr. MARLEYIs it possible for the War Office to break contracts except it is a case of crime or law breaking?
§ Mr. COOPERIt is not a question of breaking a contract. The service can be terminated for various reasons; for bad conduct, or if it is in the general interest of the parties concerned.
§ Mr. MARLEYAre all recruits furnished with the terms upon which their reserve service may be ended?
§ Mr. COOPERThey are available for recruits.