§ Mr. HASLAMasked the Secretary of State for War whether it is the duty of commanding officers in agricultural districts to cause a list to be made 1653W of such men under their command as are accustomed to agricultural work, so that the more suitable men may be engaged when required for agricultural and especially harvesting purposes?
§ Mr. FORSTERIn some cases commanding officers have been called upon by General Officers Commanding-in-Chief to prepare such lists, but the preparation of lists has not been ordered by the War Office. In all cases, as far as possible, men accustomed to farm work are sent out on agricultural furlough, but as the supply does not meet the demand, no doubt inexperienced men have to be sent to make up the numbers asked for.