§ Sir F. YOUNGasked the Secretary of State for War why Lance-Corporal H. C. Viner, W.R., No. 177117, of the 29th Light Railway Operating Company, Royal Engineers, British Expeditionary Force, France, has not been demobilised, but has been sent with the Army of Occupation, in view of the facts that he joined up in September, 1914, interrupting his apprenticeship, which still has three years to run, his present age being twenty-two and a half years; and whether this and similar cases should have special consideration?
Captain GUESTFrom the information given by my hon. Friend, Lance-Corporal Viner would appear to be eligible for demobilisation, and, if so, he will no doubt be released in due course. Every effort is being made to replace as early as possible men who, though otherwise eligible for demobilisation, are temporarily required for the military machinery of demobilisation.