§ 12. Major Nieldasked the Secretary of State for War if he will institute home leave for members of the Forces who have served for a substantial period in the Far East.
§ Mr. LawsonHome leave for the Forces in the Far East has been in existence since December, 1944. The scheme provides for 28 days' leave in this country for some 1,500 men a month. Men are not sent home on leave during the final part of their tour abroad, in view of their approaching return on repatriation.