HC Deb 22 January 1957 vol 563 c17W
103. Mr. Blenkinsop

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the proposed reduction in the size of Her Majesty's forces, he will review arrangements for the compassionate release of serving soldiers, including the cases referred to him by the hon. Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, East.

Mr. Hare

Our rules are already as generous as circumstances permit. Care must be taken to ensure that individual concessions do not render injustice to the majority who are doing their National Service.