§ Mr. Hoggasked the Secretary of State for War what action he proposes to take in the case of a sapper, of whose name and address he has been informed, who has been refused compassionate leave claimed on the ground that his mother is dying of cancer of the throat.
§ Sir J. GriggI dealt with a rather similar case in a long answer I gave my hon. Friend the Member for Streatham (Mr. Robertson) on 12th December, and I would refer my hon. Friend to that answer. While I have every sympathy with this man I am sorry that it has not been possible to bring him home.
§ Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Secretary of State for War whether the conditions for compassionate leave are the same for officers and men alike.
§ Sir J. GriggYes, Sir, where the circumstances are the same.