§ Mr. HINDSasked the Secretary of State for War what arrangements have been made for the comfort of the troops that have been detained in Ireland in consequence of the political situation, many regiments having left their quarters and now awaiting instructions?
§ Lieut.-Colonel STANLEYIt is impossible, within the limits of an answer to a Parliamentary question, to detail the arrangements made.
§ Mr. HINDSasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider the advisability, in the case of the postponement of the evacuation of troops from Ireland, to draft other regiments to take place of troops which have served there in some cases since last June?
§ Lieut.-Colonel STANLEYAll the available infantry battalions at home have recently been stationed in Ireland for considerable periods. It would not be practicable, therefore, to put my hon. Friend's proposal into effect.
§ Mr. HINDSasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is in a position to give any information in regard to the evacuation of troops in Ireland?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLAs I stated on Monday, the evacuation is proceeding stage by stage, having regard to the provision of transport, the availability of accommodation in Great Britain for the troops evacuated, and other considerations.