HC Deb 05 March 1919 vol 113 c376
37. Major MALONE

asked whether the men now serving in the Army in India will be granted the same facilities for demobilising as are given to men serving elsewhere?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the statement regarding Territorials in India which I made in the House on the 25th February last. The statement applied to all British troops serving in India.

Major MALONE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that very wide discontent prevails among the men serving in India in consequence of this inequality of facilities for demobilising? If he wishes for confirmation of that, I have it in my possession.

Mr. CHURCHILL

The latest information we have is that there has been a great abatement of any discontent that existed, and that a considerable movement in favour of re-engagement in the Army is taking place among the troops serving in India?