HC Deb 26 February 1918 vol 103 c1230
8. Mr. RICHARD LAMBERT

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he can hold out a prospect of this country entering into a military convention with Japan?

Mr. BALFOUR

If the hon. Member means by military convention a convention relating to reciprocal military service, I do not think such a convention is likely to be made.

Mr. KING

What are the reasons why a large number of British subjects of military age were allowed to remain in Japan and not join the Army?