HC Deb 12 March 1917 vol 91 cc720-1
72. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the right hon. Member for Barnard Castle, as representing the Ministry of National Service, what is the total number of Civil servants who are to be compelled to volunteer for national service; and what is it intended to give them?

Mr. BECK

Enrolment under the National Service scheme is not compulsory upon anyone, and Civil servants who volunteer will only be transferred to fresh employment for which their experience fits them.

Mr. HOGGE

Who will do their work?