HC Deb 12 June 1917 vol 94 cc781-2W
Mr. BROOKES

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the Army Council Intelligence Order 1328 of 1916, time-expired military men are, at the discretion of their commanding officers, to be granted a month's furlough, provided that the men can be released from military duties; whether this also applies to time-expired military men who have been wounded, and who therefore specially deserve the furlough; and whether, in that event, he will take into consideration the case of Bombardier Campbell, No. 33,675, No. 9 Company, Royal Artillery Depot, South Camp, Ripon, Yorkshire?

Mir. MACPHERSON

These instructions apply to all N.C.O.'s and men who would become due in the ordinary course for discharge on the termination of their engagement. I have called for a report on the case of Bombardier Campbell, and will let my hon. Friend know how he is situated as regards furlough.