Mr. MURRAY MacDONALDasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the fact that, notwithstanding the provisions of the Army Order of 29th January, 1919, officers and men are still eligible for release on pivotal and special grounds, provided they were registered by the War Office as pivotal before the 1st February, 1919, or that recommendations for their special release were received by the War Office from the Ministry of Labour before that date, he will grant the release of those officers and men who, possessing claims for release on pivotal and special grounds, have returned from captivity as prisoners of war so late as to prevent their completing the necessary formalities in time to ensure their registration as pivotal by the War Office before the 1st of February, 1919, or their recommendation for special release by the Minister of Labour before that date?
Captain GUESTAny eases involving special hardship which are brought to notice will receive consideration, each case being treated on its merits.