§ 77. Major NEWMANasked the Prime Minister whether, of over 20,000 aliens of Russian nationality registered in London as of military age, less than 400 have hitherto offered themselves for enlistment under the special terms offered them by the War Office; and does he, with the consent of the Russian Government, intend to ask Parliament to include these men under the terms of the Military Service Act?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. His Majesty's Government are in communication with the Russian Government with reference to the position of Russian subjects of military age resident in the United Kingdom, but I regret that it is not yet possible to make a statement as to the course that will be taken.
§ Mr. HOUSTONWill the right hon. Gentleman not consider the formation of a British Foreign Legion?
Sir H. DALZIELIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that over three months' ago I got the same reply? Could nothing be done by telegram?
Mr. BON ARLAWMy right hon. Friend knows that it is not a question this Government can control by itself. I can assure him we are pressing in this matter.