HC Deb 08 March 1967 vol 742 c305W
Dr. Gray

asked the Secretary of State for Defence why the hospital authorities who had informed Private Tubby's relatives that his mother was dying were not approached for up-to-date information rather than the doctor who had knowledge of the case.

Mr. Boyden

It is the normal practice to rely on the advice of the family doctor in cases where compassionate leave is sought on medical grounds.