§ Mr. KINGasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he has inquired into the case of Charles Fry, No. 168,995, 1540W Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps, 2nd Corps, Borough Road College, Isleworth; whether he was put under chloroform and subjected to an operation for hernia in order to make him fit for general service; if so, whether this action, was taken without the leave of either the patient or his parents; whether he is-aware that the parent, on hearing of this, sent telegraphic inquiries, reply paid, to find out his condition; will he say why were these telegrams never answered; and whether this man will be allowed leave before being sent to the front?
§ Mr. TENNANTI am not aware that this case has been previously brought to my notice. A report has been asked for.