HC Deb 17 December 1919 vol 123 c427W
Mr. ALFRED T. DAVIES

asked the Secretary of State for War what arrangements, if any, have been made for leave for the troops who are now serving in France and on the Rhine at Christmastide?

Mr. CHURCHILL

All arrangements in connection with Christmas leave for the troops serving in France and Flanders and on the Rhine, are, subject to the exigencies of the Service, made by the General Officers Commanding under whom they are serving. Instructions have been issued that the leave of men from these Forces which would normally expire on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th December, is to be extended till the 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st December respectively.