§ Mr. LUNNasked the Secretary of State for War if he will inquire into the case of Private Nathan Venitsky, No. 376,959, Royal Scots, who was born in England of Russian parents, and joined the colours when only just 18, in August, 1917; and whether, in view of the fact that this man saw service in North Russia, and when returning to England in June, 1919, was sent home on furlough, afterwards having special leave on account of his parents' illness, the Army Council will overlook the fact that the man did not return from this further leave before his battalion was demobilised a fortnight afterwards, and direct that arrears of pay and gratuity may be allowed to him on discharge?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI am having inquiries made, and will in due course communicate further with the hon. Member.