§ Major PRESCOTTasked the Secretary of State for War whether he can expedite the release of the Derby men now stationed at the military camp railway, Catterick, Yorkshire; whether he can give the number of men now employed on this railway as compared with the number before the date of the Armistice; and if he will release the eligible men at the earliest possible date?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe number of men now employed on the military camp railway at Catterick is 130, and the number on the date of the Armistice was 121. The increase is due to Catterick being used as a reception camp for units from overseas. About one-third of the men are Derby men, and steps have already been taken to expedite their release, which it is hoped will be effected early next month.