§ Major O'NEILLasked the Secretary of State for War how many soldiers who are-entitled to be demobilised on the regulations are still serving with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force; and whether preference in demobilisation will be given to those who have been three years abroad without leave?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe last available figures of demobilised men temporarily retained in Egypt are of February's date, since when transfers from Salonika and Italy have taken place and also a certain number have been sent home for demobilisation, and the figures are, therefore, inaccurate. Steps have recently been taken to accelerate the return of demobilised men from this theatre, and all those who have served long periods overseas without leave will be included if they are qualified for demobilisation.