HC Deb 21 December 1955 vol 547 cc1993-4
3. Mr. G. Jeger

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can now grant a compassionate release to E. M. Docherty, about whose case he was informed on 11th November last.

Mr. Digby

No, Sir. A further report is awaited, but in the meantime he has been granted compassionate leave.

Mr. Jeger

Will the hon. Gentleman expedite consideration of this matter, for it is a very distressing domestic case, and he was informed of it early in November?

Mr. Digby

Yes, we are making inquiries, but they do take a little time.

Mr. W. R. Williams

Why treat this man differently from the First Lord of the Admiralty?