§ * MR. T. F. RICHARDS (Wolverhampton, W.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether soldiers having a conscientious objection to vaccination may be permitted to make such objection, and thereby claim exemption equal with the civilian.
§ MR. HALDANEAll soldiers on attestation sign a declaration to the effect that they are willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated. Under these circumstances, and in view of the special conditions of military life, no exemption can be permitted.
§ MR. LUPTON (Lincolnshire, Sleaford)Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the death rate among revaccinated soldiers is higher than that among the unvaccinated population.
§ MR. HALDANEI am not aware of that.
§ MR. LUPTONWill the right hon. Gentleman inquire?
§ MR. HALDANEIf the hon. Member will put a Question down I will see if a Return can be granted.
§ MR. CROOKS (Woolwich)Is it legal to allow a soldier to contract out?
§ MR. HALDANEHe does not.