§ Major NALLasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that A.F.B. 2,079, A.F.W. 3,555, is in certain cases being issued to discharged men marked "confusional insanity," and phrases of a similar character, which absolutely prevent the holder obtaining employment; and whether he will give instructions for less alarming phrases, such as "weak nerves," to be used?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIt is quite contrary to all instructions to mark Army Form B. 2,079, the discharge certificate, in the manner stated, and if my hon. and gallant Friend will give me details of any specific cases where this has been done, the matter will immediately be taken up. Army Form W. 3,555 is a treatment card on which the nature of the man's disability is inserted. The object of this card, which is provided at the request of the Ministry of Pensions, is to ensure that the man obtains continuity of the treatment required for his condition, and this object would be largely defeated if the description of his condition were in any way disguised. The card is made out in duplicate, one copy being given to the man, and the other sent to the local war pensions committee. No employer has any right to demand to see Army Form W. 3,555.