§ Colonel ASHLEYasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Private Matthew Watt, King's Own Scottish Borderers, who has been wounded three times, is again under orders for overseas service; that his five brothers all joined His Majesty's Forces; that two of them have been killed; that his sixth brother is about to be called to the Colours; and whether, in view of the repeated promises that men who have been several times wounded should be retained on Home service, he will take steps to employ this soldier at home?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONPrivate Watt is being retained at home pending investigation of the circumstances to which my hon. and gallant Friend draws attention.