§ Major LLOYD-GREAMEasked the Secretary of State for War whether soldiers who joined for service after the 1st of January, 1916, and who were recommended for demobilisation in accordance with the prescribed Regulations before the 1st February, 1919, but who were retained for the time being with the forces as demobilisers, will be entitled to be themselves demobilised as soon as their services cease to be required for demobilisation within the Army?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLMen who were registered by the War Office either as pivotal or for special release, prior to 1st February, 1919, are eligible for release, irrespective of age or length of service. Such men as were temporarily retained as part of the military machinery for demobilisation will be released as soon as their services can be spared or they can be replaced. This does not apply, however, to men who were merely registered as "slip" or "contract" men unless they are otherwise eligible under current instructions.