Lieut.-Colonel A. HERBERTasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the additional hardships of the campaign in Mesopotamia, the Government will consider special claims to demobilisation of officers and men who have served there?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe withdrawal of troops from Mesopotamia who are eligible for demobilisation is a matter which has been receiving earnest attention. Certain difficulties exist which are not present in the case of other over sea forces, but every endeavour is being made to bring these men home as rapidly as the exigencies of the Service permit. I regret, therefore, that no special action in this matter can be taken.