§ Mr. ALLEN PARKINSONasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that Sergeant Richard Fairhurst, No. 795,401, Transport Section, 2nd Manchester Regiment, now stationed in Mesopotamia, is the eldest son of a widowed mother whose two other children are aged 16 and 18 years, respectively, whose wages are not sufficient to support the home; and whether, in view of the fact that employment is assured him by his former employer, he will consider the case and, if possible, grant his discharge on compassionate grounds?
§ Lieut.-Colonel STANLEYThis case is still under investigation. The battalion has been moved to India, and the report on the case is being expedited by cablegram.