HC Deb 20 June 1916 vol 83 cc8-9
7. Sir J. D. REES

asked whether any list is compiled and available for the use of Members of this House of religions, communions, and associations entitling their adherents to exemption from military service the existence of which has been a matter of general knowledge before the commencement of the War?

Mr. TENNANT

I do not know of the existence of any such list as is referred to by the hon. Member, nor do I know of any religious communion or denomination which would set up the claim that its adherents should be excused from a citizen's primary duty of defending his country.

Sir J. D. REES

Have not lists been set up daily on those benches?

Mr. TENNANT

Not religious.