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Mr. G. R. Strauss
asked the Secretary of State for War whether leave is given to a member of the British Expeditionary Force in France on the death of a parent, particularly where he is the only son in the family?
Mr. Stanley
Leave is not given merely for the purpose of attending a funeral, but, if there were other reasons of an exceptional nature for the soldier's presence at home, the case would be considered on its merits.