HC Deb 05 March 1918 vol 103 c1826
46. Mr. KING

asked the Prime Minister whether the War Cabinet has considered, or will consider, the present position of those Russian subjects who have joined the British Army, some as volunteers and others under the Russian military convention; whether he is aware that no British subjects have at any time been called up in Russia under this convention; whether it is intended to call up any more Russian subjects here to serve in the British Army; and whether he will consider a gradual demobilisation of those Russians now serving under the British flag if they apply to be discharged and on condition of their doing work of national importance, or, alternatively, whether full British citizenship will be offered to all Russians who continue to serve and bear good characters as soldiers?

Mr. BONAR LAW

As has already been announced, no Russian subjects are being called up for military service. The various points referred to in the last half of the question are at present under consideration.