HC Deb 28 October 1919 vol 120 cc496-7W
Mr. CLOUGH

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the large number of men still retained in the Army who have expert knowledge of all branches of house construction and house outfitting; and whether he will urge the War Office to demobilise them at an early date to enable their knowledge to be used in channels where it is so urgently needed?

Dr. ADDISON

I understand that arrangements have been made to accelerate the general demobilisation of men still serving in the Army, which, generally speaking, will render both voluntarily enlisted men and men who enlisted under the Military Service Acts eligible for demobilisation at early dates.

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