HC Deb 28 January 1943 vol 386 cc626-7W
Mr. Groves

asked the Secretary of State for War what steps are taken to verify that soldiers, including officers, are medically examined on returning from leave?

Sir J. Grigg

King's Regulations lay down that commanding officers shall ensure that all men are medically inspected not later than on the morning after rejoining their units from furlough and I am satisfied that this instruction is in general carried out. Officers returning from leave do not automatically undergo a medical inspection.