§ Mr. SUTTONasked the Undersecretary of State for War whether he is aware that Private Albert Morrow, No. 34670, 71st Training Reserve, has been sent to France; is he aware that this boy is only just over eighteen years of age, and that a promise was given to the mother of the soldier, by his colonel, that he would not be sent overseas until he was nineteen years of age; is he aware that the father of this boy has been in France for over two years; and whether he will consider the question of bringing this soldier back again until he is nineteen years of age?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONInstructions have been given for Private Morrow to be withdrawn from the firing line pending the result of inquiries which are being made. I will write to my hon. Friend later.