§ Major JESSELasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he will explain the arrangements under which the wife of a wounded soldier may obtain a railway pass to visit her husband?
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Mr. BAKERWhen a soldier is reported dangerously wounded or seriously ill a special form is forwarded to the next-of-kin, with instructions as to the way in which to obtain a military railway warrant in order to visit the patient in the hospital. Provision is also made on this form for a refund of fares paid in cases in which there is not time to obtain the recognised warrant. The grant of free travelling applies to one relative, and is restricted to "grave" cases, and to cases in which the relative is not in a position to pay the cost of the journey.