§ Sir R. Youngasked the Secretary of State for War by what method those who do bomb disposal work are selected; from what corps they are drawn; whether they are all volunteers; and whether those who decline such work can be penalised by curtailment or cancellation of week-end leave?
§ Mr. LawMembers of bomb disposal units are formed partly of volunteers and partly of men posted from other Royal Engineer units or transferred from the Pioneer Corps to the Royal Engineers for duty with these units. Men who have been posted to bomb disposal units are, of course, liable to be punished in the same way as any other soldier if they refuse to carry out the orders of a superior officer.