§ 25. Mr. WATERSONasked the. Secretary of State for War whether battalions of the Dublin Fusiliers and Royal Scots Fusiliers had recently left this country, or will shortly be leaving, to join the Army of the Black Sea; where these men would be stationed; and whether they were being sent out to relieve forces which were returning home, or represented an addition to the Army of the Black Sea?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. The General Officer Commanding the Army of the Black Sea will decide the places in which these battalions will be stationed. They are being sent out in relief of the forces returning home and are not an addition to the Army of the Black Sea.
§ Mr. HOGGEWill the right hon. Gentleman say, in view of the fact that all British troops are to be withdrawn, why these men are going at all?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLWho said British troops were to be withdrawn?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLFrom Turkey! The Army of the Black Sea is stationed in Turkey.