HC Deb 07 November 1916 vol 87 cc66-7W
Mr. JOWETT

asked the Secretary of State for War why Private A. Schofield, No. 825, D Company, 18th West Yorks Regiment, a soldier under eighteen years of age, was not transferred to Class W, Army Reserve, in response to the application of his mother on 18th September last, and in accordance with Army Council Instruction 1186 of 1916, then in force; and if he will see that the soldier referred to is dealt with in the manner provided by the Army Council Instruction which was in force when the application was made, and not in the manner provided by the new Army Council Instruction issued on 6th October last?

Mr. FORSTER

Orders have been issued for the transfer of this man to Class W of the Army Reserve.