§ Sir HILDRED CARLILEasked the Secretary of State for War whether a man who attested under the Derby scheme in 1915 and joined the Colours in April, 1917, is now eligible for demobilisation or whether men who joined the Colours in 1914 and 1915 only are qualified, other conditions being similar?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLMen who attested prior to the 1st of January, 1916, but joined the Colours for immediate or continuous service subsequent to that date are not eligible for demobilisation unless they fall within certain exceptions which are specified in Army Order 55 of 1919.
§ Earl WINTERTONasked the Secretary of State for War if a man who attested under the Derby scheme but was not called 636W to the Colours until after 1st January, 1916, and who has been for more than six months in hospital as a result of his, war service but not from wounds, can be placed in the same class, as regards demobilisation, as those who joined prior to 1st January, 1916, and who were twice wounded?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI regret that I cannot entertain my Noble and gallant Friend's suggestion. I would point out that in order to be eligible for release on the ground of wounds a man must be entitled to wear at least three wound stripes.