HC Deb 05 August 1918 vol 109 c887
28. Mr. WING

asked the Minister of National Service if it is now the practice to take the only sons of widows; and will he give instructions that the only sons of widows shall, if so desired, be exempted from enlistment?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of NATIONAL SERVICE (Mr. Beck)

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the President of the Local Government Board to the hon. and learned Member for the city of York on Friday last, where the position is fully stated.