HC Deb 26 June 1919 vol 117 c361W
Major BARNES

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can yet give the date when the thirteen men who were imprisoned in Egypt for refusing to accept transference from the Royal Army Medical Corps are expected to arrive in England and whether a reply has been received to the cablegram sent in reference to this early in June?

Captain GUEST

There are now only five such men to be sent co the United Kingdom, the remainder having had their sentences suspended as they have agreed to serve with their units. The general officer commanding reports mat all shipping accommodation has already been allotted to soldiers who are eligible for demobilisation or have been granted leave, but that they will be sent home as soon as possible.

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