§ 37. Dr. Comynsasked the Secretary of State for War when he intends to reintroduce the pre-war custom of allowing a Regular soldier to purchase his discharge, should he wish to break his term of service.
§ Mr. BellengerI regret that in view of the present requirements of the Army it is not possible without detriment to reintroduce yet the pre-war system under which men were permitted to purchase their discharge.
§ Dr. ComynsWould the right hon. Gentleman be prepared to examine individual cases where real hardship has been shown to have arisen?
§ Mr. BellengerNot on the basis of enabling a man to get his discharge by providing money.