§ Lieut.-Colonel Liptonasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in reply to a communication dated 7th August last, he is now in a position to report on the death of 14604039, Lance-Corporal S. A. Newton, CM.P., who died of meningitis at a military hospital in Western Europe three days after receiving medical treatment in a London military hospital where he was refused an extension of leave on the ground that he was fit to return to duty.
§ Mr. LawsonYes, Sir. Full particulars of this case were sent to my hon. and gallant Friend on 12th October.