§ Mr. WATTasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether anything has been done by his Department in the way of the discharge of soldiers who have only one eye, and who were the last sons -of several in each family, and sons of widows, to be taken for the Army; and, if so, how many have been so discharged, and how many more it is intended to discharge?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONIn the present state of man-power it is not possible to discharge men with one eye who are otherwise capable of performing military duties at home or on the lines of communication. Cases of the nature to which my hon. Friend refers are considered carefully, and when good reason exists the men are returned to this country, either for discharge or a period of home service. I am afraid that no figures are available.