§ 35. Mr. Sorensenasked the Secretary of State for War what are the general principles determining the granting of com- 278W passionate leave; whether compassionate posting is still operative; and whether genuine anxiety in a soldier arising from domestic strain or misfortune is taken into consideration.
§ Mr. BellengerCompassionate leave is granted in times of urgent need, such as critical illness in a soldier's family, or to enable him to make arrangements for the conduct of his affairs during his absence, if there is no one else available to do this. The answer to the second part of the Question is, "No, Sir," and to the third part, "Yes, Sir."