HC Deb 09 August 1916 vol 85 c1022
3. Mr. KING

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he is aware that applications to join the Navy have been repeatedly made by Russian Jews, and as recently as 29th July a Russian Jew was refused at Hammersmith as being an alien; and whether Russian Jews recently refused at Stratford and Hammersmith will now be allowed to join the Navy instead of being deported?

Dr. MACNAMARA

Only men and boys who are the sons of British-born subjects are now accepted for entry in any branch of the Naval Service.

Sir J. D. REES

May I inquire how it is that in these questions there is the underlying assumption that our gallant Allies are unjust and oppressive to their subjects?

Dr. MACNAMARA

I do not read that into this question: it is a simple question.

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