§ Mr. A. SHORTasked the Secretary of State For War whether he is aware that Private F. W. S. Lawson, No. 144024, Royal Army Medical Corps Staff, Nell Lane Military Hospital, West Didsbury, Manchester, is over forty years of age but cannot get demobilised although for the last five months his work as a clerk in the above hospital has only averaged about two hours per week; and whether he will take steps to secure his early release?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIf Private Lawson's age is as stated by the hon. Member ho will be demobilised in accordance with the instructions recently issued making provision for the early release of all men eligible for demobilisation.
§ Mr. WILLIAM SHAWasked the Secretary of State for War if he will inquire into the oasis of Private James F. Lang-lands, No. 119478, Left Wing Company, Machine nun School, Harrowby Camp, Grantham; and, seeing that this soldier was severely wounded at Arras on 22nd June, 1918, and that he has been almost continuously in hospitals or convalescent homes since then, and that his medical category has been reduced from A1 to B; if he will consider the question of his immediate demobilisation?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am making inquiries, and will inform my hon. Friend of the result in due course.