§ Mr. T. GRIFFITHSasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that in the 145th Field Ambulance, British Expeditionary Force, Germany, a notice has been posted up to the effect that all men are definitely required and are not awaiting demobilisation; whether he is aware that a large number of the men are pivotal men, contract men, and slip men, and enlisted in 1914–15; whether he will explain the reason for these men not being demobilised like men in other- 1691W units; and whether, if reinforcements are necessary before the men can be demobilised, he will take steps to have such reinforcements sent as early as possible?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe 145th Field Ambulance was transferred from France to Egypt, and was disbanded in Egypt last year, and I am afraid the hon. Member has been misinformed as to the number of the unit. I would point out, however, that men of the Royal Army Medical Corps and other corps are liable to be retained, even though eligible for demobilisation, until they can be replaced or their services dispensed with. Every effort is being made to replace men so retained as early as possible.