§ Mr. Walkdenasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the ex-gunner of whom he has been informed was a deserter for seven years and upon his discharge had only one week's 305W service in the Army to his credit; that he was issued upon his discharge after court martial with a civilian outfit and 90 clothing coupons, and given 56 days' leave with pay; and whether this is in conformity with existing regulations.
§ Mr. ShinwellThis soldier was discharged on medical grounds, receiving the terminal benefits to which he was entitled under current regulations. These regulations are under review with the object of avoiding the repetition of an anomaly such as has occurred in this exceptional case.