HC Deb 03 August 1916 vol 85 c481
98. Mr. NUGENT

asked whether Mr. Ian Colvin, of the "Morning Post" editorial staff, is of military age; whether he has been exempted from military service; whether that exemption is temporary or absolute; whether he has been exempted on grounds of physical or mental unfitness; and, if not, on what grounds his exemption has been conceded?

Mr. FORSTER

I am informed that an application in respect of Mr. Colvin is at present before the Westminster Local Tribunal, and will shortly be heard. Mr. Colvin is of military age.

Sir EDWARD CARSON

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the hon. Member who has asked this question is opposed to Conscription for his own country?

Mr. PRINGLE

Is it not the case that Mr. Colvin has advocated it for this country?

Mr. NUGENT

I asked what were the grounds upon which exemption was claimed for a gentleman who has been advocating Conscription all over the country for everybody?