HC Deb 14 November 1918 vol 110 cc2875-6
74. Mr. WATT

asked the Minister of National Service whether he proposes to relax any of the decisions of tribunals arrived at, say, within thirty days of the signing of the Armistice with Germany, whereby men of forty-two and upwards with wives and families and businesses are called up now or at a future date; and are these men to be allowed to remain at their work?

Mr. BECK

Instructions were issued on the 11th instant suspending all recruiting under the Military Service Acts, and cancelling all outstanding notices calling men up for medical examination or for service.

Mr. WATT

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that men were sent to the Colours on the 11th of the month, and on the 12th, after the Armistice was signed?

Mr. BECK

I would like to have instances of that if my hon. Friend will supply them.

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