§ Mr. LUNNasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is now prepared to 1168W make any "definite statement regarding the demobilisation of members of Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ARCHER-SHEEasked the Secretary of State for War what special duties, which cannot be as efficiently carried out by discharged or disabled men, render the retention of Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps and the Women's Royal Air Force necessary; and whether steps can be taken to expedite the demobilisation of these corps forth with?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe special duties for which women are found to be more efficient than men are those of a domestic character, such as cooking and waiting, and where the work actually required is generally beyond the capacity of disabled men. In the case of the Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps, members are also employed on clerical work, as motor drivers, and as women examiners. The great majority of the clerks are employed overseas in place of men who have been demobilised and where civilians cannot be used. The motor drivers are employed to replace men who are not obtainable, and the women examiners are employed in Germany on duties such as can only be given to women. Since the Armistice very nearly 50 per cent. of the Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps have been demobilised. Further demobilisation of the Women's Royal Air Force is not practicable until more fit men come forward for enlistment.