§ 44. Sir R. COOPERasked the Prime Minister if it is the intention of His Majesty's Government to refrain from enforcing Conscription in Ireland until an Irish Parliament has been set up in Dublin?
§ The CHANCELLOR Of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Bonar Law)I can add nothing to the statements on this subject made by the Prime Minister.
§ Sir R. COOPERIn view of the fact that two important statements were made last week, can the right hon. Gentleman say whether the War Office may expect to get recruits from Ireland under this Bill before the 1st August next?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWMost certainly. We hope to get them before that time.
§ Mr. BILLINGHaving regard to the conflicting statements of the Prime Minister, are we to understand that it is or it is not the intention of the Government to enforce the Conscription Bill on Ireland before the Home Rule Bill has passed through this House?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThat is precisely the same question. I do not admit that there was any conflict of statement.
§ Mr. BILLINGWill the right hon. Gentleman say what the Prime Minister wished to convey to the House?