§ 17. Mr. SANDYSasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to a recent pamphlet by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education on the subject of compulsory military service; and whether, in view of the fact that this publication is likely to have an adverse effect upon recruiting, he will take steps to counteract the statements made therein on the subject of Army life and discipline?
§ Colonel SEELYI have seen the pamphlet referred to. It does not seem to me to have the tendency which the hon. Member attributes to it.
§ Mr. SANDYSHas the right hon. Gentleman read the statement on pages 18 and 19 of that pamphlet?
§ Colonel SEELYI have read a good deal of the pamphlet, but as I read it it does not seem to have the tendency which the hon. Member attributes to it.
§ Mr. SANDYSIn view of the right hon. Gentleman's unsatisfactory answer on this important subject, I beg to give notice that I shall raise the question on the Adjournment of the House to-morrow night.
§ Colonel GREIGHas the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to this statement in the pamphlet; and, if so, does he agree with it: "The danger in these days may arise—"
§ Mr. SPEAKERNotice should be given of that question.