§ Captain Kimballasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that a r umber of keepers and stalkers are now serving in the Army, which will make it difficult for many Scottish estates to kill stags during the coming season; and, as venison can be a useful addition to the country's meat supply, will he consider arranging for temporary leave to be granted to specified soldiers, upon application to their commanding officer by their former employer, supported by a certificate indicating reasons and an undertaking by the employer to pay the difference between Army pay and former wages to some specified service charity or to the regimental fund?
§ Mr. EdenI do not think I should be justified in giving men leave for this purpose in preference to those who may desire it for other good reasons.