§ Major O'NEILL(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary of State for War if he can now make a statement as to the demobilisation of Irish voluntarily-enlisted soldiers?
Captain GUEST (Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury)It is proposed to grant a certain priority of demobilisation to those men, including Irishmen, who enlisted voluntarily and joined the Colours subsequent to 31st December, and the conditions will be promulgated in due course. It is probable that the first class to be granted such priority will consist of those who enlisted and joined between 1st January and 30th June, but it is not possible to give further details at present.
§ Mr. MacVEAGHWill these instructions be issued to all commanding officers immediately?