§ 25. Mr. Viantasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is now in a position to state why Sapper F. W. White, No. 14712834, was sent overseas on 11th December, 1944, although he had been ill from September, 1944, had been in Caterham Hospital during November and discharged with 32 boils; that on 8th December his military doctor ordered him to bed in his billet and arranged for a specialist to see him on the 13th, but he was sent overseas on 11th December; that on 4th January 1945 his father heard that he was in hospital and receiving penicillin injections every three hours; and what his intentions are in regard to those who were responsible for sending the man away in such a state.
§ Sir J. GriggInquiries are being made into this case.
§ Mr. ViantIn view of the anxiety of the parents of this young man, could my right hon. Friend give any idea as to when he will be able to make a reply?
§ Sir J. GriggI will do it as quickly as I can, but I cannot give a specific date.