§ 29. Dr. Haden Guestasked the Secretary of State for Air whether he has any information to give about the medical treatment given to 1617267 L.A.C. Weekes, C., who committed suicide in Italy on 18th August, 1944.
§ Sir A. SinclairThe medical treatment given to this airman is being inquired into and I will communicate with my hon. Friend in due course.
Dr. GuestSeeing that this inquiry has been going on for a very considerable time and that my correspondence began many weeks ago, and that this young man committed suicide in very distressing circumstances, may I ask at what time the right hon. Gentleman thinks he will be able to give me a reply?
§ Sir A. SinclairI am surprised at the hon. Gentleman's question. I was informed that he quite understood that this matter was being inquired into, and would be perfectly satisfied with the answer given him. I can assure him that inquiries are being made, and I will communicate with him further.
Dr. GuestIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that I made very considerable inquiries, including an inquiry of the chief medical officer, in order to try to get information which would be of some satisfaction to the parents of the man concerned?