§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that, J. Collie, No. 19,418, Mechanical Transport, working at the Royal Arsenal, has been given notice that his services will not be required after 5.40 p.m. on 11th November, 1921; that this man in question has been employed in the Army Ordnance Department for four years and three months; that J. Collie is an ex-soldier, and lost his left leg in France in 1915; that the man has a wife and three children to maintain; and if he can see his way clear to have this ex-soldier's notice withdrawn and prevent the man seeking Poor Law relief?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI very much regret the circumstances of this case. Every effort has been and will be made to find suitable employment for Mr. Collie, but he is reported to be not qualified for clerical work, on which he has been tried, whilst employment as a manual labourer has proved injurious to his health. In these circumstances the Woolwich authorities had no option but, to give him notice of discharge.