§ Mr. LUNNasked the Secretary of State for War whether men are now being drafted to Russia against their wishes, despite the pledge given to the House; and if he is aware that many men belonging to various units are stating that such is the case, and are at present on draft leave for embarkation to Russia?
§ Mr. FORSTERNo troops are now being drafted to Russia other than volunteers and men serving on normal attestations or re-enlisted under Army Orders 4, 124, and 125 of 1919. Certain units composed of such personnel have been dispatched to North Russia to meet any unforeseen eventualities. The reasons for
1948Wplacing this force at the disposal of Sir Henry Rawlinson were described in an official announcement in the Press on the 1st August. The only men on draft leave, pending embarkation to Russia, are soldiers of the above description.