§ Mr. Burkeasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that men of a certain regiment, of which he has been informed, having returned to this country after over three years in Malta, have been granted only 14 days' leave; and, in view of the meritorious character of their service on the island and the great strain imposed upon them, will he consider extending their period of leave?
§ Sir J. GriggUnder the present rule troops returning from abroad are granted 14 days' leave. The possibility of extending this period for troops who have been away longer than three years is at present being examined. It should, however, be borne in mind that these troops will qualify for a further period of nine days' leave every 14 weeks under the normal rules.