HC Deb 07 March 1916 vol 80 cc1341-2
47. Mr. RONALD McNEILL

asked the Prime Minister whether he intends to inquire as to the identity of the Cabinet Minister who is alleged to have requested the hon. Member for the Tottenham Division of Middlesex to organise opposition to the Government policy in relation to the Military Service Act, 1916?

55. Major NEWMAN

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the public importance of the matter, he will grant facilities for a Motion for the appointment of a Select Committee of this House to inquire into the allegation made by the hon. Member for Tottenham that he had been requested by a Member of the Cabinet to organise an opposition to Conscription?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)

No, Sir, I am not prepared to adopt the suggestions contained in either of these questions. I understand that the statement alleged in the latter part of Question 47 is denied.

Mr. McNEILL

In consequence of that answer, I beg to give notice that I shall call attention to the matter on the Motion for the adjournment of the House.

The PRIME MINISTER

I will tell the hon. Member that I cannot take part in any such discussion.