§ Mr. ALLEN PARKINSONasked the Secretary for War if Sergeant Richard Fairhurst, No. 79540], transport section, 2nd Manchester Regiment, now stationed in Mesopotamia, is the eldest son of a widowed mother, whose two other children are aged, respectively, daughter 16 years and son 18 years, whose wages are not sufficient to support the home; and whether, in view of the fact that employment is assured him by his former employer, he will consider the case, and, if possible, grant his discharge on compassionate grounds?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONEnquiries are being made into this case, and I will let the hon. Member know the result as soon as possible.