HC Deb 01 November 1916 vol 86 cc1693-4
78. Mr. OUTHWAITE

asked the Prime Minister whether he will take steps to submit the question of the repeal of the Military Service Acts to a Referendum of the people of the United Kingdom?

The PRIME MINISTER

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. OUTHWAITE

Does not the right hon. Gentleman consider that the people of this country should have the same opportunity as was given to the people of Australia? Will he, at any rate, take a Referendum in Ireland on the question of Conscription?

The PRIME MINISTER

I have nothing to add to the answer I have given.