HC Deb 08 May 1918 vol 105 c2130
54. Sir B. FALLE

asked the Prime Minister if he is aware that some Irishmen are showing a certain disinclination to enlist as soldiers in the service of the. Empire; and if he will arrange so that all Irishmen who may so elect may follow an old Irish custom and enlist under the French flag, and under the conditions obtaining in the French Army, and that the cost thereof should be defrayed to our Ally by this country?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Bonar Law)

I do not think that my hon. Friend's suggestion is. practicable.