§ 9. Mr. SWIFT MacNEILLasked whether the Foreign Office rule still obtains that Germans of military age, being subject to military service, are to be regarded as members of the enemy's forces and liable to capture if found on board neutral ships; and, if that rule has been modified or abrogated, what are the reasons of the change, regard being had to the fact that any modification will release thousands of German reservists now resident in the United States and the South American Republics?
§ Lord R. CECILNo change is contemplated in connection with the rule or practice referred to in the question. His Majesty's Government believe that that practice is in full accordance with the Law of Nations.