HC Deb 23 November 1909 vol 13 c13
Mr. JOHN WARD

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the exemption of the Territorial Force from compulsory vaccination had had any effects detrimental to the health of the men; and, if not, whether he would issue orders to respect the conscience in this matter of recruits to both branches of His Majesty's Forces?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Acland)

No statistics are available at the War Office to enable me to reply to the first part of the question. As regards the second part of the question, there is no intention of waiving the Regulations regarding vaccination in the Regular Forces.