§ Mr. A. SHORTasked the Secretary of State for War whether Private E. Jeavons, No. 74,330, Worcester Regiment, now stationed at Portobello Barracks, Dublin, joined the Army in August, 1919; whether he was then under 18 years of age; whether his parents did not sign the parents' consent form; whether repeated applications for his release have been made; and whether he will now explain why Private Jeavons is still retained in the service?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLPrivate E. Jeavons stated his age as over 18 on enlistment, and parents' consent was not therefore asked for. Further inquiries have, however, been made, and discharge has been authorised on compassionate grounds.