§ Mr. CAPEasked the Secretary of State for War whether ho is aware that Sapper H. Reed, No. 182614, 2nd wireless squadron, Mesopotamia, served in Mesopotamia from 10th October, 1016, until 19th 1459W September, 1919, without home furlough; whether Sapper Reed made application to the Record Office at Chatham on the 31st October asking to be allowed an extra twenty-eight days' demobilisation furlough on account of this long period of service without home leave; whether, under reference No. R2/R/71218/94B, the officer in charge of the Royal Engineers' Records at Chatham informed him on the 5th instant that the matter had been submitted to the War Office for decision; and whether, as Sapper Reed's furlough will expire on the 27th instant, he v,-ill cause an early reply to be sent to him at Glen-More, Tip Hill, Ottery St. Mary, Devon?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThis case was submitted to the War Office as stated. The soldier is not entitled to twenty-eight days' extra furlough on account of service in Mesopotamia, and I understand that Sapper Reed has now been so informed by the officer in charge of Records, Chatham.