HC Deb 23 May 1916 vol 82 c1967
19. Sir J. D. REES

asked what is the position in respect of liability to military service of a widower with children dependent on him, having regard to Clause 1, Sub-section (2), of the Military Service Bill and its bearing upon the principal Act?

Mr. TENNANT

A widower with children dependent on him was treated by the principal Act as a married man. The Bill now before Parliament applies to married men and by consequence also to widowers with children dependent on them.

Sir J. D. REES

Is the right hon. Gentleman sure that the wording is as clear as the intention?

Mr. TENNANT

I think so.