asked the Minister of Labour what are the conditions for demobilisation of the Friends' Ambulance Unit and similar units now serving in Europe and in the Middle and Far East.

The conditions under which members of the Friends' Ambulance Unit and similar Units will be released from their voluntary service are for the voluntary organisations themselves to decide. The members of the Units are not subject to the Government's scheme for release from H.M. Forces.

Do we understand from that reply that the right hon. Gentleman will release any of them who apply?

I would have to consider the circumstances.