HC Deb 28 June 1916 vol 83 c862W
Mr. PROTHERO

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War what were the Regulations which at first governed the issue of leave to men called up under the groups and classes; whether those original Regulations have been cancelled; and, if so, what are the Regulations now in force?

Mr. TENNANT

Originally recruiting officers were authorised to grant a man ten days' leave, with free railway warrant, to enable him to settle his affairs. Under Army Council instructions issued in April the above was cancelled, and instead authority was given for men to travel free, by arrangement with the recruiting officer, for medical examination prior to being called up.