§ Mr. CROOKSasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that S Battery, Royal Horse Artillery, now in Mesopotamia, is largely composed of men whose term of service has expired and who have been away from home for about ten years; and whether, in view of these circumstances, special steps can be taken to facilitate their release and return home?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI understand that my hon. Friend's information is probably correct, but those men whose term of service has expired are eligible for demobilisation and are being demobilised and sent home as rapidly as possible. The cadre of the battery has been ordered home.