§ 66. Sir J. SPEARasked the Prime Minister if farmers and tradesmen who have joined the Army for the War will be free immediately on the conclusion of peace to return to their business?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe release of men from the military forces at the end of the War will depend on the conditions obtaining at the time. It is obviously impossible now to forecast what these conditions will be, or what priority can be given to particular classes of individuals.
§ Sir J. SPEARWill my hon. Friend see the importance of coming to a decision on the point as soon as possible?
§ Mr. FORSTERWe are well aware of the very great importance of the question.