TROOPS FOR NORTH RUSSIA.

HC Deb 26 May 1919 vol 116 cc859-60W

Mr. ALFRED LAW

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Private Herbert Schofield, No. 45187, 3rd Battalion. Lancashire Fusiliers, whose age is thirty-six, is ordered to proceed to Russia next week against his will; and whether this is in accordance with the promise made in the House of Commons that only volunteers were sent to Russia?

Mr. CHURCHILL

Inquiries are being made, and my hon. Friend will be informed of the result as soon as possible.

Mr. LAW

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Private Thomas Greaves, No. 35151, 3rd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers, who has been a prisoner of war for twelve months, and whose age is thirty-one years, is ordered to proceed to Russia next week against his will; and whether this is in accordance with the promise made in the House of Commons that only volunteers were sent to Russia?

Mr. CHURCHILL

Inquiries are being made, and my hon. Friend will be informed of the result as soon as possible.