HC Deb 06 January 1916 vol 77 cc1097-8
84. Mr. TYSON WILSON

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he is aware that since the 15th of November last a considerable number of skilled workmen have come from the Colonies and foreign countries to work at munition works; that many of these men are of military age; and that they are being jeered at by their fellow workmen because they have not attested; and whether, under these circumstances, he will arrange for them to attest or allow them to wear an armlet?

Mr. TENNANT

In the case of Colonial workmen who are British born I see no objection to the course which my hon. Friend suggests, but in the case of foreigners the same considerations do not necessarily apply.