HC Deb 14 May 1919 vol 115 cc1576-7
38. Commander KING

asked the Secretary of State for War whether a number of men of the Inland Water Transport, homeward bound for demobilisation after nearly three years' service in Mesopotamia, have been detained at Karachi for service in India; and, if so, for what service they are required, in view of the fact that they have no military qualifications?

Captain GUEST

I have no information as to any Inland Water Transport personnel, homeward bound for demobilisation, being detained at Karachi, but it is possible that they have been held up there temporarily in consequence of the recent disturbances in India.