HC Deb 09 March 1920 vol 126 cc1096-7
26. Lieut.-Colonel M ALONE

asked the number of men now in Egypt who are overdue for demobilisation; and when it may be expected that they will be able to return to England?

Mr. CHURCHILL

On 1st March, 1920, there were in Egypt 1,580 men whose demobilisation was overdue owing to a temporary shortage of shipping; of these, 68 were in hospital undergoing treatment. It was hoped that 800 would embark on March 4th, and the remainder on March 9th, 1920.