HC Deb 14 May 1919 vol 115 c1576
29. Mr. RENDALL

asked the Secretary of State for War if he can state for what reason men in the Non-Combatant Corps at Hilsea hutments, Cosham, Hants, are not demobilised; and what work of value they are now doing?

Captain GUEST

If the men referred to by my hon. Friend are eligible for demobilisation under current instructions they will be released as soon as circumstances permit, unless they are temporarily required for the military machinery of demobilisation, when they will be released as soon as their services can be spared or they can be replaced.

Mr. RENDALL

Will a non-combatant soldier who enlisted after the 1st January, 1916, be held for another year?

Captain GUEST

The same Regulations apply to non-combatants as to combatants,