§ 63. Mr. Yatesasked the Secretary of State for War why National Service man 22872618 Private Godfrey Rudge, Winson Green, Birmingham, was sent to Egypt with perforated ears; what is his present medical condition and grade; and why he is not discharged from Her Majesty's forces.
§ Mr. HeadBefore entry, this soldier was examined by a civilian specialist who found no perforation and no evidence of active ear disease. Two later examinations by Army medical officers revealed no change in his condition and he was, therefore, sent to Egypt. A fresh infection of his left ear developed there and he was brought back to this country. His ear condition is improving under treatment and he is fit for service, so long as he does not serve in the Tropics or on front-line duties.
§ 64. Mr. Yatesasked the Secretary of State for War why National Service man 22149853 Daniel Kemmings, Ladywood, Birmingham, having commenced his National Service nearly five years ago is not yet discharged; how many days this soldier has spent on active service; how many days in detention; and when it is proposed to discharge him.
§ Mr. HeadAlthough this man joined on 23rd June, 1949, he has had only one year and 145 days' service counting towards his statutory liability of 2 years' whole-time service. The remainder of the time he has been serving sentences for civil and military offences and he is now serving a sentence of nine months' detention. After that he will not be held.