HC Deb 18 April 1918 vol 105 cc650-1

(2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

The expression "prescribed" means prescribed by Order in Council.

The expression "certificate of exemption" means any certificate of exemption from military service granted or renewed, whether before or after the passing of this Act, to any man belonging to the Army Reserve.

Lords Amendment:

Leave out the words "The expression 'prescribed' means prescribed by Order in Council."—Agreed to.

Sir G. CAVE

It is a paragraph in the Military Service (Conventions with Allied States) Act. The draftsman at first thought that this would be exhausted, but on looking into it we came to the conclusion that the paragraph might possibly have some effect, and that it was better not to repeal it.

Mr. WHITEHOUSE

What was the nature of the paragraph?

Mr. HAYES FISHER

To enable us to set up special tribunals. It might be necessary to keep these special tribunals alive.

Mr. WHITEHOUSE

Dealing with the subjects of other countries?

Mr. FISHER

Yes.

Question put, and agreed to.

Mr. DEPUTY-SPEAKER (Sir Donald Maclean)

I shall now leave the Chair. When the Commission is announced, Mr. Speaker will resume the Chair, and proceed to the House of Lords.