HC Deb 05 February 1952 vol 495 c117W
106. Mr. Weitzman

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will take steps to see that compassionate postings are permitted in appropriate cases.

Mr. Head

The system of compassionate posting was abolished in January, 1947, because, with the introduction of a comparatively short term of national service and with the majority of the Regular Army overseas, it became impracticable. Deserving compassionate cases are dealt with in other ways, by the grant of compassionate leave or release when this is justified.