HC Deb 08 April 1919 vol 114 cc1825-6
7. Mr. RUPERT GWYNNE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he has yet had an opportunity of inquiring whether huts and blockhouses have been recently erected in Ireland by the military authorities, and shortly afterwards pulled down; whether many of the men engaged in this occupation have been refused demobilisation, although over thirty-seven, on the grounds that they are indispensable; and if he will give instructions for men coming under this category to be demobilised forthwith if they are only required for work of this nature?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I understood this question was to be withdrawn or postponed?

Mr. GLYNNE

I postpone it if the right hon. Gentleman wishes, but he did not write me to that effect.

Mr. CHURCHILL

I shall be obliged if the hon. Member will postpone it: I am writing to him on the subject.