57. Lieut.-Colonel Sir FREDERICK HALLasked the Prime Minister how many ex-service men are now resident in the Irish Free State; and what steps are being taken by the Government to co-operate in efforts for the amelioration of the conditions under which a number of these men now live?
§ The PRIME MINISTERAs regards the first part of the question, I have no definite information. As regards the second part, assistance in various directions has been given by His Majesty's 980 Government from time to time to ex-service men in the Irish Free State, and is, indeed, still being given. It would be difficult within the limits of a Parliamentary answer to supply full particulars, but, if my hon. and gallant Friend will let me know the precise points on which he desires to obtain detailed information, I shall, of course, be glad to help him as far as possible.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYCould they be brought under the assisted passages scheme for the Dominions?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI have nothing to add to what I have said.