§ Mr. FREDERICK ROBERTSasked the Secretary of State for War whether he has received an application for the realease from service on compassionate grounds of Private J. Butterworth, No. 160,415, Machine Gun Corps; and whether, having regard to the fact that Butterworth's mother is a widow, having no other children at home to support her, and is at present living entirely on the separation allowance of 16s. per week which she draws in respect of this son, 1517W he can direct that immediate release can be granted?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am not aware whether any application has been made for the release from the Army of this soldier on compassionate grounds. Such applications are dealt with by the General Officer commanding the military command in which the soldier is serving, and, as the hon. Member was informed by letter on 8th January last, Private Butter-worth should make application through his Commanding Officer.