§ MR. LONSDALE (Armagh, Mid.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether the details of the new Australian scheme of universal compulsory military training have been considered by the military advisers of the Government; and whether it is intended to offer to the Commonwealth Government imperial assistance in the development and training of the new organisation.
§ MR. HALDANEThe military advisers of the Government have duly perused the scheme mentioned in the Question. The Commonwealth Government has not as yet invited any comment or assistance in regard to the scheme, but that Government is well aware that advice or assistance would gladly be given whenever asked for. As the hon. Member is aware, in accordance with the resolution passed at the Colonial Conference last year, the Commonwealth Government can avail themselves of the services of officers of the General Staff.