HC Deb 13 January 1916 vol 77 c1758
47. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the number of employés of military age in the Government Departments in London; and how many are still unattested?

The PRIME MINISTER

The exact numbers are not available, and I understand that the labour involved in procuring them would be considerable. I am, however, informed that there are very few eligible Civil servants who have up to the present failed to attest.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

Will the right hon. Gentleman give us an assurance that every effort will be made to release all available men in the Government Departments in order to set an example?