§ Major HENDERSONasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that men serving in the 19th Divisional Ammunition Column, Royal Field Artillery, British Expeditionary Force, who enlisted in 1914 and are eligible for release, have been informed that they cannot be demobilised before 1st June at the earliest; and if he will state why demobilisation in this unit is proceeding so slowly?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI am not aware that the men referred to by my hon. and gallant Friend have been informed that they could not be demobilised until 1st June at the earliest. Demobilisation is proceeding in this unit, and all men who are eligible for demobilisation are being released as rapidly as the exigencies of the Service permit.