HC Deb 12 July 1916 vol 84 cc329-30
42. Sir J. HARMOOD-BANNER

asked if all men of military age in the Colonial service who have had previous service in the Regulars or Reserve have been called up to their regiments and replaced by older men qualified satisfactorily to perform the duties of the Colonial service but, over military age?

Mr. FORSTER

I am not quite sure to what men the hon. Member is referring, but I may point out the liability for service under the Military Service Acts applies only to men ordinarily resident in Great Britain, except so far as the Acts extend the service of men already serving.

Sir J. HARMOOD-BANNER

Will the hon. Gentleman look into the question, as there are a number of young officers ready to take their places?

Mr. FORSTER

Perhaps my hon. Friend would talk to me about it privately?