§ 4. Mr. Tinkerasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that a number of officers and other ranks have been in India and Burma for over five years; arid does the question of leave consideration for those who have served abroad continuously for over five years apply to them.
§ Sir J. GriggYes, Sir. In general, officers and men who have served continuously overseas for five years will have left India for home in a few weeks' time.
§ Mr. MathersWill the right hon. Gentleman consider, in deciding about those who are to get home, that those who come from warm climates should come home during the summer-time, in order to minimise the strain upon their health?
§ Sir J. GriggThey will have to come home when shipping is available.