§ Mr. J. A. PARKINSONasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that while the demobilisation of Infantry is taking place in Constantinople the demobilisation of Royal Engineers is stopped on the ground that their work is of paramount importance; whether he is aware that, amongst other things, they have recently been engaged in laying out a golf course for officers at Maslak, and as a consequence dissatisfaction exists amongst these men; and whether the demobilisation of these men will at once be proceeded with?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI have no knowledge that the demobilisation of Royal Engineers in Constantinople has been stopped, except in so far as men's services cannot be dispensed with at present. The personnel of the Royal Engineers are performing special duties, and the men who are to replace them have first to undergo a course of instruction. With regard to the last part of the question, inquiries will be made, and I will inform my hon. Friend of the result as soon as possible.