HC Deb 23 October 1918 vol 110 c780
75. Viscount WOLMER

asked whether, in view of the circumstances likely to exist at the forthcoming General Election, it is proposed to modify in any way the King's Regulations respecting the participation of officers and soldiers in party politics?

Mr. MACPHERSON

As I stated in reply to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Christchurch on Monday last, officers, non-commissioned officers, and men serving at home or with an expeditionary force will be granted leave eight clear days before the issue of the writs, so as to enable them to appear before the duly accredited committee or association of the recognised party or body of persons proposing to adopt them.

Mr. WATT

Will the right hon. Gentleman tell us when the election is to be?

Viscount WOLMER

Will soldiers or officers be able to associate with any political candidate publicly?

Mr. MACPHERSON

My answer was referring to candidates.