HC Deb 19 October 1916 vol 86 cc742-3W
Mr. CATHCART WASON

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that soldiers from Orkney and Shetland on short leave from the front have special difficulties in reaching their homes; and if he will take into his consideration how these difficulties can be met and further concessions granted putting them on a fair level with others more fortunately situated?

Mr. FORSTER

The special difficulties which soldiers from Ireland, the Orkney, Hebrides, Shetland, and the Isle of Man have in reaching their homes have been brought to the notice of the military authorities in France for their consideration in connection with the assessment of the amount of leave to be granted to these men.