§ Sir S. HOAREasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Lance-corporal A. K. Bell, No. 82,869, who served in the military police until the 5th April, 1921, and was then given 28 days' leave pending discharge, was recalled on 9th April and sent away from Aldershot on 7th June without any leave, formal discharge, or gratuity of any kind; and whether he will at once look into this and similar cases, and see that Lance-corporal A. K. Bell, and other men in the same position, are at once given a period of leave or a gratuity at the expiration of their service?
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§ Lieut.-Colonel STANLEYI am not aware of this case, but inquiries are being made. Instructions have been issued that soldiers recalled to, or retained with, the Colours during the present emergency shall be granted full benefits in respect of any furlough which they forfeited owing to their recall or retention.