§ 43. Sir J. BUTCHERasked the Secretary of State for War whether there are men now serving in Italy who have not had leave for eighteen months and more; whether our men are now being brought back from Italy and in what numbers; and whether they will be granted home leave as soon as possible?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI would refer my hon. and learned Friend to the reply given on Tuesday last to a question on this subject asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Great Yarmouth, to the effect that, with the exception of one brigade the troops are being brought away at the rate of 600 a day.
§ Sir J. BUTCHERWhat arrangements are being made for giving home leave to men who have been serving for a considerable time in Italy without leave?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThey are being brought home for demobilisation as far as I understand it.