41. Mr. HAZLETONasked why various drafts from the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Irish Rifles, amounting altogether to 200 men, have been sent to the Ulster Division in France, in view of the fact that this battalion was recruited mainly in Dublin, and does not normally send reserves to the Ulster Division at all; on whose directions this was done; and whether it is proposed to continue this policy?
§ Mr. FORSTERIt is the constant desire of those responsible to draft men to their own regiment as far as possible, but the exigencies of the Service do not always permit of its being done.
§ Mr. FORSTERI am afraid I can give nothing more definite than that.