§ 34. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Secretary of State for War why personnel of the R.A.P.C, Edinburgh, are being refused Christmas leave to travel to their homes in Newport; and why they have been informed that, if further applications are made, the 24 hours' leave on Christmas Day will be withdrawn.
§ Mr. BellengerNothing is known at the Army Pay Office in Edinburgh of any such refusal or statement. Men at this office who desire to spend Christmas at home are being given 48 hours' leave either before or after Christmas Day itself, making a period of three days in all.
§ Mr. FreemanIf I give my right hon. Friend evidence that these men have been refused leave, will he make inquiries and also assure the House that they will not be victimised if their names and addresses are given?
§ Mr. BellengerIn reply to the first part of the supplementary question, I will certainly look into the matter. With regard to the second point, we never victimise any man whose name is sent to us in connection with an M.P.'s correspondence.