HC Deb 05 October 1944 vol 403 c1134
69. Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware that a number of wounded men who are now walking cases have been detained at a hospital, the name of which has been sent to him, and are unable to go home on leave because of the delay in the receipt from his Department of the necessary papers; and will he arrange for these to be sent forthwith.

Mr. Willink

I have had inquiries made, and cannot find that any wounded men have had their leave delayed for the reason stated in the Question.

Mr. Lipson

Is my right hon. and learned Friend aware that there is a strong feeling among some men in the hospital in question that they could be sent home?

Mr. Willink

My hon. Friend is asking about feeling. The Question was whether the men had been delayed by a certain cause.

Mr. Lipson

These men have definitely said that they could be sent home but for the reason given in the Question.