HC Deb 02 June 1904 vol 135 cc620-1
MR. HERBERT SAMUEL (Yorkshire, Cleveland)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether the Government will make any proposals † See (4) Debates cxxxi., 58 to this House based upon the recommendation of the majority of the Royal Commission on the Militia and Volunteers in favour of a system of conscription.

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. AEKOLD-FOKSTER) Belfast, W.

No, Sir, the Government does not intend to make any proposals to the House in favour of a system of conscription.

*MR. C. R. SPENCER (Northamptonshire, Mid)

Will nothing follow from the Report of this Commission?

MR. ARNOLD-FORSTER

Yes, Sir; I hope that a great deal will follow from this Report.