§ Mr. HAYDAYasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to the case of Charles Burke, No. 53,713, 2nd East Lancashire Regiment, who enlisted in July, 1919; whether he is aware that this boy was only 16 years of age when he joined without the consent of his parent, and was the sole support of his widowed mother; that his birth certificate was forwarded to his commanding officer, but no replies have been received to various communications; and whether he will have inquiry made into this case?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLIf the facts are as stated by the hon. Member, this soldier will be discharged as soon as the statements have been verified. Instructions have been issued for the ease to be dealt with at once.