§ 47. Mr. DILLONasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to the scheme inviting women to volunteer for service with the Army; whether that scheme was published with the consent of the Director of National 27 Service; and whether its publication at this time had the sanction of the War Cabinet?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONMy right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. The War Office announcement to which the hon. Member refers was not an invitation to volunteer for service with the Army in France, but a statement of the terms and conditions of that service. The statement was published with the consent of the Director-General of National Service.
§ Mr. DILLONDo I understand from the statement that though women have the right to volunteer they have not been approached by the War Office to do so?
§ Mr. MACPHERSONI am told not yet.