§ Mr. JOWETTasked the Under-Secretary of State for War if, having regard to their services and in consideration for the comparatively small number of men now remaining, he will recommend the Army Council to give soldiers the option of claiming their discharge if they are time-expired and have served overseas in combatant units ever since the War began, including service during the retreat from Mons and the first battle of Ypres?
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§ Mr. MACPHERSONI am afraid that the present situation as regards manpower will not permit of this recommendation being carried out.