HC Deb 18 November 1918 vol 110 cc3212-3W
Mr. SNOWDEN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether men in the Army who have left businesses which are being seriously interfered with through their absence can now be permitted to return to the management of their businesses?

Sir W. PEARCE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether arrangements will now be made for the prompt release from military service of the proporietors of one-man businesses?

Sir ALFRED YEO

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether proprietors of businesses now serving in the Army can be released at an early date, especially in view of the close proximity of Christmas?

Mr. MACPHERSON

In reply to these questions, I would refer to my reply on Tuesday last to my hon. Friend the Member for Tavistock.