§ Mr. ALLEN PARKINSONasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that Private Thomas Holland, No. 3,437,027, Lancashire Fusiliers, Wellington Barracks, Bury, Lancashire, who enlisted on 4th November, 1920, is only 17 years of age, being born on 7th August, 1903; and whether, in view of the poor circumstances of his parents, five persons having to be provided for out of the earnings of the father, and his mother approaching confinement and in a very delicate state of health, he will authorise his discharge, his employer having already written to the Commanding Officer at Bury asking for his discharge and promising him his own employment on release?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONParticulars of this case have been forwarded to the General Officer Commanding concerned for his consideration. I will let the hon. Member know the decision reached as soon as possible.