§ Mr. NEIL MACLEANasked the Secretary of State for War whether Private J. G. Hunter, No. 393, 2nd Battalion Cameron Highlanders, has not yet attained his eighteenth birthday; whether repeated applications have been made to the War Office authorities for his release during the past four months by his 690W parents; whether any action is contemplated by the War Office; and when this boy is likely to be released?
§ Mr. FORSTERInstructions have been issued for Private Hunter to be discharged forthwith, if this has not already been done.
§ Mr. MACLEANasked the Secretary of State for War whether Driver James Porter, No. T/42229, 531st Company, Royal Army Service Corps, is under eighteen years of age; whether his father has made application for his release from the Army; and when his discharge is likely to take place?
§ Mr. FORSTERI am not aware of the circumstances of this case, but inquiries are being made, and the hon. Member will be informed of the result as soon as possible.