§ Mr. JOHN DENNISasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that many men ordinarily resident in South American countries who came home voluntarily for service with His Majesty's Forces are still being retained in the Army; whether he will now permit the demobilisation and repatriation of such men who so desire; and, if not, can he state for what further period it is intended to retain their services?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLSoldiers who came from South America to join the Army are being repatriated under the same conditions as are applicable to other soldiers who claim repatriation. So far the claims to repatriation to South America made by soldiers have been very limited, and all those serving in the United Kingdom, France, or Italy whose claims to repatriation to South America were approved have been repatriated or will be repatriated this month. A large number of officers have also been repatriated to South America, and steps are being taken to expedite the return of the remainder as soon as possible.