50. Mr. E. HARVEYasked the Prime Minister whether it is proposed to discontinue during the period of the armistice the calling up of men for military service; and what instructions are being issued to tribunals to provide for a uniform standard being adopted?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. S. Walsh)I have been asked to answer this question. I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given yesterday to a question by the Deputy-Chairman of Ways and Means. The tribunals have been officially informed that recruiting is to be suspended, and that all outstanding cases are to be suspended likewise.
§ Mr. CHARLES ROBERTSCan the hon. Gentleman say whether boys in secondary and other schools in Officers' Training Corps will be left to continue their time at school or to go on to college, or will they have to do military service?
§ Mr. ROBERTSIs the hon. Member aware that I have inquired at the War Office, and I am told that it is not a question for them?