§ Mr. DONNELLYasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that a young soldier, named David J. McWelland, No. 24672, a private in the 4th Battalion, Royal Irish Rifles, has been for some time past working as a farm labourer on a privately-owned farm near Stafford; that he is insufficiently fed, necessitating food being sent to him by his parents; what daily or weekly wage is paid by the farmer for this soldier's work and to whom is it paid; and under what authority he was transferred from his ordinary duties?
Captain GUESTInquiries are being: made, and the hon. Member will be informed of the result in due course.