§ 99. Major-General Sir Alfred Knoxasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport what machinery exists for the allocation of suitable accommodation to sick or wounded Service men when moved by rail from hospital to their homes or to convalescent homes; to whom application should be made in order to reserve such accommodation; and whether notification of the reservation can be made, at all events, 24 hours before the departure of the train?
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport (Mr. Noel-Baker)When members of the Services are moved from one hospital to another, or from a hospital to a convalescent home, the necessary arrangements are made by the Movement Control of the Service concerned. For this purpose, the officers of the Movement Controls communicate direct with the railway companies. This system does not apply to men who are returning to their homes, when they have been discharged from hospital and are fit to travel.
§ Sir A. KnoxAre these sick people notified in time in order to make arrangements?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerYes, Sir.