§ 129. Major LLOYD-GREAMEasked the Secretary of State for War what are the numbers of Australian, Canadian, and South African troops, respectively, who have been returned to their respective countries since the commencement of the Armistice?
Captain GUESTThe following are the numbers repatriated between 11th November, 1918, and 1st March, 1919:
| Australia | 65,154 |
| New Zealand | 26,205 |
| Canada | 127,110 |
| South Africa | 5,196 |
§ Major LLOYD-GREAMECan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say why the proportion for South Africa is so low?
Captain GUEST. I do not think it will be found out of proportion to the contingent that has been in France.
130. Colonel THORNEasked the Secretary of State for War whether, when soldiers are being demobilised, he has taken into account the labour companies attached to divisions in the occupied territories; if he is aware that not one man in the 231st Division Employ Company, attached to the 34th Division in Germany has received a penny of the war bonus for occupation; if he is aware that the unit is composed of men of low category through wounds and other disabilities; whether there is any possibility of such men being demobilised at the earliest possible opportunity?
Captain GUESTMen serving in the units referred to are treated on the same footing as regards demobilisation as other soldiers. Such men as are eligible for demobilisation are being demobilised as rapidly as the exigencies of the Service permit. I will make inquiry as to the bonus, and let my hon. and gallant Friend know the result.