§ MR. BIGGARasked the Secretary of State for War, Whether it is the fact that Daniel Lyons, 486 D Company, 1st Royal Munster Fusiliers, stationed at Pembroke Dock, Wales, is a recognised citizen of the United States of America; and, whether it is an infringement of the International Law to compel him to serve in the English Army; and, if so, whether steps will be taken to order his discharge?
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. W. H. SMITH)I have no information at present upon the subject; but an inquiry will at once be made with regard to it. I may, however, observe that, under Clause 95 of the Army Act, it is lawful to enlist foreigners, provided that in any corps they do not exceed one in 50 of the strength, and I must add that the act of enlistment is purely voluntary.