asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in reply to a communication dated 7th August last, he is now in a position to report on the death of 14604039, Lance-Corporal S. A. Newton, CM.P., who died of meningitis at a military hospital in Western Europe three days after receiving medical treatment in a London military hospital where he was refused an extension of leave on the ground that he was fit to return to duty.

Yes, Sir. Full particulars of this case were sent to my hon. and gallant Friend on 12th October.