Mr. JOHN HOPEasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the Lothians and Border Horse have been on active service in the Near East for almost four years, many of them without leave; that most of them are sons of farmers in the South-East of Scotland; and whether, in view of these facts, he will give an assurance that this unit will be speedily demobilised?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe Lothian and Border Horse have been on active service in the Near East for nearly four years. Those men due for demobilisation, who have not already been sent home, will be 2059W demobilised as soon as opportunity offers. The unit has been elected for the Army of Occupation.