HC Deb 14 March 1916 vol 80 cc1862-3
29. Sir W. BYLES

asked whether a person born in England of Russian parents who has offered himself for enlistment and been rejected owing to nationality is excepted from service under the Military Service Act, 1916?

Mr. TENNANT

If a person of the parentage described has since 14th August, 1915, been formally rejected he would be excepted, but a mere inquiry regarding eligibility for enlistment would not be sufficient to obtain exception.