§ Viscount WOLMERasked the Secretary for War what steps are being taken in regard to the demobilisation if the Mesopotamia and Salonika Armies the approximate number of men in each case who come under the category of "For early demobilisation"; the number of ships allotted for their return; and the dates by which the men's arrival in England can be expected?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLAll the instructions which are issued from time to time on the subject of demobilisation, including the order of priority of composition of dispersal drafts are cabled to Salonika and Mesopotamia. The military authorities in Salonika and Mesopotamia have been asked by cable to forward information by telegram showing the numbers liable for retention in the armies of occupation, by various categories. When this information has been received, it will be possible to estimate the numbers who are eligible for demobilisation. Men from those theatres are already in process of arriving, and it is hoped to bring horns all the British troops who are not required for armies of occupation by the end of April, and sufficient transportation has been arranged for this purpose.