§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Undersecretary of State for War whether all leave is forbidden to soldiers in camp in this country; and whether he will inform the House as to the present regulations governing leave of men in home camps?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONLeave to troops in the United Kingdom is restricted owing to the demands on the railways and the necessity of reducing railway traffic at home. I will send my hon. Friend a copy of the Regulations governing the matter.