§ MR. WATERSONasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Flight-Sergeant R. Parker, seaplane box, His Majesty's ship "Vindictive," is a 1914 man and still retained; and if he can state the reasons for his retention, and further, say when his release is expected?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLInquiries are being made into this case, and I will communicate the result to the hon. Gentleman as soon as they are completed.
§ Sir ROBERT WOODSasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether the instruction cabled by the War Office on or before the 6th instant to General Headquarters, Mesopotamia, that Lieut. J. F. Nicholson, Royal Army Service Corps, should be sent for demobilisation forthwith has been complied with?
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§ Mr. CHURCHILLA reply has not been received to the cable sent from the War Office on the 6th instant, and a further cable was sent yesterday asking the date of Lieut. Nicholson's embarkation.