HC Deb 19 August 1919 vol 119 c2117
6. Captain ORMSBY-GORE

asked whether the status of the Jewish battalions of the Royal Fusiliers now in Palestine has yet been decided; whether they are for general service or only for service in Palestine; whether 400 Jewish soldiers enlisted in the United States of America in these battalions will be allowed local demobilisation, as they request, instead of repatriation to America; and what are the rules regarding the local demobilisation of Jewish soldiers now in Palestine?

Mr. FORSTER

The whole matter is under consideration, and it is hoped to arrive at a decision very shortly.