§ Mr. W. R. SMITHasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that a large number of soldiers still in hospital at a distance from their homes are without the necessary means to enable them on occasion to visit their families, and that the members of their families for the same reason are unable to visit the hospitals; 65W and whether he will consider the possibility of these men or their families being granted travelling facilities at cheap rates?
§ Sir E. GEDDESI have every sympathy with the case of soldiers still in hospital and their desire to see their families. I am not, however, in favour of piecemeal concessions. The treatment of disabled soldiers and sailors must be regarded as a whole, and I do not think any portion of the cost should in an indirect way be borne by the Railway Agreements Vote. It is a matter for the War Office, Minister of Labour, or Minister of Pensions, not for the Minister of Transport.