HC Deb 12 March 1917 vol 91 c705
16. Mr. BROOKES

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what instructions have been issued to His Majesty's Consuls with regard to the use of British man-power in neutral countries?

The SECRETARY of STATE for FOREIGN AFFAIRS (Mr. Balfour)

His Majesty's Consuls in neutral countries have been instructed to invite British subjects who are willing to return to this country for military service if they are called up to register their names at His Majesty's Consulates.