MEN IN THE CAMPS.

Taihape Daily Times, 15 November 1918, Page 4

MEN IN THE CAMPS.

POSITJON AS TO RELEASE. ' rU "Can the Minister of Defence give an opinion as to when the men who are in camp will be able to gel 's£Gk to their homes"" was a question asEea by Dr. A. K. Newman (Wellington East) in the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon. Dr. ; Newman said there was a great amount of interest on the point,'and if a statement could be made it would give satisfaction to a number of people. ' "" In reply, Sir James Allen said that demobilisation of those men could~not be considered just now. No men who were suffering from influenza could be allowed to leave camp. Men who were not "contacts'-* were kept apart I for a period of eight days, and be understood that they were disinfected two or three times. If required for urgent public work, such "as farming or shearing, they were given leave without pay. The question of demobilisation would be for future consideration. It had to be remembered that peace had not yet been signed, therefore it would not be wise to releasethe men just yet. The matter would be considered at the earliest possible moment. Mr. G. Witty (RiccaftdfT): Will the married men be released as soon as possible? Sir James Allen: The present arrangement is that men required for essential work are released as soon as they can be let go. Mr: Witty: Is it necessary to makeapplication for them? The Minister: Yes, otherwise the 'authorities would not know who torelease.