HC Deb 24 October 1939 vol 352 cc1238-9W
Mr. Burke

asked the Secretary of State for War what steps he proposes to take immediately to see that embarkation leave is given to soldiers who went overseas without being granted this leave; and whether he will give special consideration to those under 20 years of age who were sent overseas soon after their mobilisation, and whose parents expected them to remain in this country for a longer period of training than was given to them?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

In accordance with the promise I gave last Tuesday, I have caused a letter to be sent to the Commander-in-Chief representing that those who did not get embarkation leave should be given leave first.