§ Colonel GRETTONasked the Secretary of State for India, if any leave is granted to non-commissioned officers and men of the Mesopotamia Force, and, if so, upon what conditions; and if he is aware that there are men serving in Mesopotamia who fought in the Gallipoli expedition and were thence transferred to Mesopotamia?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this. I am aware that men are serving now in Mesopotamia who previously fought in Gallipoli. The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief grants such leave as he finds possible, but the privilege depends upon the military situation at the time and the availability of transport.