HC Deb 27 November 1916 vol 88 cc16-7
43. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

asked the Secretary of State for War, in regard to men rejected for military service after the 14th August, 1915, to whom, in accord ance with the Military Service Act, a notice was sent before the 1st September, 1916, calling them up for medical reexamination, and who were thereupon again rejected, whether those men may consider their rejection final or whether they are to remain constantly subject to having the decision reviewed?

Mr. FORSTER

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given on the 23rd November to the hon. Member for Cambridge University.

Mr. SCOTT

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that the form given to these men calling them up states that the examination will be final, and do the War Office respect that decision?

Mr. FORSTER

I cannot answer without notice in reference to the statement on the form. In regard to the latter part of the question, my answer to the hon. Member for Cambridge University was that the matter would be final.

Mr. SCOTT

Is this matter in the Department of the hon. Gentleman? May I ask for an answer?

Mr. FORSTER

Everything with which the War Office is concerned is naturally a concern of mine.