9. Mr. C. PALMERasked the Secretary of State for India whether he is aware that men who joined under the Derby scheme and were promised release last November are still in India because it is said there is no boat accommodation; whether these men are anxious to get back to the occupations they gave up to join the Army; and whether he will do something to expedite their return to their families and to civil life?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSON (Parliamentary Secretary, War Office)The latest report from India, dated 1st June, states that there were 27 demobilisable other ranks still to be despatched to the United Kingdom. These will sail about 10th June. In addition, there are 15 demobilisable other ranks in hospital.