§ Mr. A. SHORTasked the Secretary of State for War whether Private J. Walsh, No. 117,487, 52nd King's Liverpool Regiment, is entitled to demobilisation; whether any communications have been received from his parents asking for his release owing to his mother's critical condition; and whether he will have inquiries made into this case?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI am informed that Private J. Walsh was released on 26th March, 1920.
§ Mr. GRUNDYasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to the case of Private T. Johnson, No. 179,599. Machine Gun Corps; whether he is aware that this soldier is only 16 years of age and is suffering from ulcers and tumour on the brain; that instructions were issued last January for Johnson to proceed to a dispersal camp for discharge; and whether he will have inquiries made as to the cause of this soldier's retention in the service?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONEnquiries are being made into this case, and the hon. Member will be informed of the result as soon as possible.