HC Deb 06 March 1919 vol 113 c640W
Sir MAURICE DOCKRELL

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction among Irishmen who volunteered in 1916 for the period of the War because of their being given no option as to their further service in the Army of Occupation; and, if no such option be possible owing to recent Army Regulations, whether they are assured of all the advantages offered to those who have volunteered for the Army of Occupation, and if they will enjoy any priorities as to earlier demobilisation or otherwise?

Mr. CHURCHILL

I would refer to the answer given to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Waterford yesterday, to the effect that Irish soldiers are treated on exactly the same footing as other soldiers, and that no discrimination whatever is made.