HC Deb 29 June 1917 vol 95 c688W
Sir STUART COATS

asked the Undersecretary of State for War whether, in the case of men called up for re-examination under the Military Service (Review of Exceptions) Act, 1917, a railway warrant is issued for the journey from the man's place of residence to the place where he is to be examined; and, if this be so, why it was refused to Charles Ruddick, of 21, Grosvenor Road, London, S.W. 1, by Lieutenant S. E. Pakeman, for captain, recruiting officer, Ipswich, by a letter dated D4/177, 27th June, 1917?

Mr. FORSTER

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative provided that the distance to be travelled exceeds five miles. With reference to the second part of the question, inquiries are being made