Mr. LLEWELYN WILLIAMSasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Lance-Corporal W. J. Davies, No. 76879, Welsh Regiment, is the only surviving son and child of a widow, Mrs. Davies, of 40, Francis Terrace, Carmarthen; that his elder brother, David Davies, No. 22652, Wilts Regiment, died of wounds received in action on 11th July, 1916, at Boulogne; that Lance-Corporal Davies was thereupon put on Home service, but has now been once more called up to join the fighting forces; and whether, having regard to the promises made in this House with reference to the only surviving sons of widows and the ruling of the chairman of the House of Commons Appeal Tribunal on 27th June, he will transfer this man to the Home service?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONThis case has received careful consideration, and I very much regret that, owing to the present military situation, and the urgent need for men, it has been found impossible to retain Lance-Corporal Davies on Home service.