§ Mr. MACMASTERasked the Secretary for War if, in view of the demands of the Home population for medical aid and advice, he has taken steps to release as many doctors as possible from service with the Colours; will he state the number of doctors who have been so released since the signing of the Armistice?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLSince the signing of the Armistice, 1,446 doctors have been returned to civil life and their release from the Army completed. In addition there are 1,235 whose release has been ordered and who will be returned to civil life as and when their services can be spared. The release of large numbers of doctors is entirely dependent upon the military situation.