§ Mr. DALRYMPLEasked the Undersecretary of State for War why the War Office refused to release No. 240330 Private John Agnew, l/5th King's Own Scottish Borderers, for the management of the farm of Barlauchlan, of about 400 acres, after the case was recommended by the Board of Agriculture, the local agricultural committee, and the National Service representative, he being urgently required for that purpose owing to the death of his father?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONMy hon. Friend is under a misapprehension. The application for the release of this man has not 499W been definitely refused. At present the man is fit for general service, and the question of his release is still under consideration.