Lieut.-Colonel MALONEasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that demobilisation in the 499th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, St. Hilaire, France, has been at a standstill since the beginning of March," whether he is aware that unrest exists in this cadre, which is made up from demobilisable men; and whether the has received any complaints as to the quality and quantity of rations provided in this locality?
Captain GUESTThe 499th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, is not, being reduced to a cadre, but it is to be disbanded in France, when all men eligible for demobilisation will no doubt be released. I am not aware of any unrest existing, or of any complaints having been received as stated by my hon. and gallant Friend.