§ Major Sir B. FALLEasked the Secretary for War if he is aware that apprentices of His Majesty's dockyards who were called to the Colours or joined up are still serving; and if, in view of the time already given by these men, and the importance of their work in the dockyards, 1159W and that they have been asked for by the dockyard authorities, steps may be taken for their release?
Captain GUESTMy hon. and gallant Friend is no doubt aware that the recent Army Orders making provision for the composition of the Armies of Occupation set out definitely the conditions rendering men eligible for demobilisation. Men who are eligible under the provisions of such Army Orders will be demobilised as the exigencies of the Service permit, or, if temporarily required for the military machinery of demobilisation, as and when they can be individually substituted or dispensed with.