§ Mr. Summersasked the Secretary of State for war what is the practice regarding the discharge from the Army of men in hospital unlikely to be fit for further service; and whether those so placed will be retained in the Service at least until release from hospital is authorised.
§ Sir J. GriggMen discharged in hospital as "Ceasing to fulfil Army physical requirements" are entitled to 56 days' notice, during which period they receive full pay and allowances. At the end of this time their discharge from Army service is confirmed, but they are retained in hospital as non-paying patients. They continue to receive medical treatment, but may be removed to a Ministry of Pensions hospital or, in special types of disability, to institutions under control of local authorities. But as my hon. Friend knows, this whole question is being examined in conjunction with the other Services.