§ 113. Mr. G. Wallaceasked the Secretary of State for War if he will issue instructions to the effect that, where a soldier is shortly to become a father of a child born out of wedlock, compassionate leave shall be granted in order that the man may return home to marry the expectant mother should that desire be expressed by both the parties involved.
§ Mr. BellengerNo, Sir: This could only be done at the expense of other soldiers who have been away from home for long periods.