§ Dr. Petersasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that men who have served abroad for years, now on leave in this country, have been notified to report at depots on 23rd December; and whether he will make arrangements to the effect that such men shall be permitted to spend their Christmas at home.
§ Sir J. GriggI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave my hon. Friends the Members for Bassetlaw (Mr. Bellenger) and Oxford (Mr. Hogg) on 12th December.