§ 5. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that although a signalman, whose number is 23184759 and of whose name he has been informed, is in Catterick Hospital, his parents have twice been notified that he is absent without leave; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HeadI am going carefully into the cause of this unfortunate mistake. I would like to express my regret to his parents.