§ MR. LONSDALE (Armagh, Mid.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to a statement in the last Report of the Director of Recruiting and Organisation [Cd. 2693], that, in Ireland, articles in the Press have been published, and placards have been posted up to deter intending recruits from enlisting; and whether the notice of the civil power has been drawn to this drawback to recruiting in Ireland.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR WAR (Mr. HALDANE,) HaddingtonI am aware of the statement alluded to. I believe that the notice of the civil power has been drawn to the matters mentioned. Personally, I attach very little importance to the matter.
§ MR. FLAVIN (Kerry, N.)Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the hon. Member who put this Question was asked to volunteer for service in South Africa, and refused to go there?
§ [No Answer was returned.]