§ Mr. HANCOCKasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that men who were sent out to France and Gallipoli in 1914 and 1915 are now detained on cadre duty in France, whilst men who were called up in 1916 are being demobilised; and, if so, can he expedite the release of these men thus detained?
Captain GUESTIt is possible that men who are eligible for demobilisation may have been included in cadre formations, but this will not interfere with their demobilisation, as cadres are being brought home as rapidly as rail and shipping-facilities permit.