§ Mr. BOWERMANasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether naval ratings at present serving on the West Coast of Africa, and who joined for the duration of the War, are to be released as soon as peace is proclaimed; and whether those who have volunteered for a further twelve months from 1st February, and who have nearly completed two years' service in the Cameroons, will be removed to a healthier station upon the completion of such period of service?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAEvery effort is being made to relieve all men eligible for demobilisation now serving abroad, as soon as possible. My right hon. Friend will realise, however, that it is impossible to give a date by which this will be accomplished.