HC Deb 10 October 1939 vol 352 cc198-9W
Mr. Muff

asked the Secretary of State for War why Driver H. Nix, T 4344116, 19th Company, Royal Army Service Corps, late of Catterick Camp, has been sent overseas, in view of the fact that he was born on 8th June, 1921, and that it is the Government's policy that such youths should be retained for home service?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

This soldier on enlistment gave the date of his birth as 8th June, 1920. If his birth certificate is produced, and shows that he is not yet 19, he will be sent home.

Mr. Burke

asked the Secretary of State for War when the hon. Member for Burnley may expect a reply to his communication of nth September regarding young men sent overseas?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

A reply was sent to the hon. Member on Thursday last.