HC Deb 27 October 1919 vol 120 c294W
Mr. RAMSDEN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether all the British troops who have served in Mesopotamia are to be relieved this year: and. if not, will he take steps to bring them home as soon as possible?

Mr. CHURCHILL

Army Order 365, dated the 17th October, provides for the demobilisation of all men, excepting those who have undertaken or are permitted to undertake any further obligation to continue in the Service. The dispatch from their present stations or theatres of all men eligible for demobilisation is to be completed by the 1st April next, subject to the necessary transport being available.