§ Sir R. Youngasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that contrary to his instruction, referred to in his answer of 6th August, 1940, sick soldiers discharged from hospital have still to report at their depots before proceeding on leave to their homes thus causing unnecessary travelling and expenses; and whether he will make the instruction generally known to the officers concerned?
§ Captain MargessonThe rule that a man may be granted leave direct from378W hospital applies except where he has been in hospital for less than 21 days. In the latter case, he will normally be near his unit, and little extra travelling will be involved. I am, however, having the matter further examined.