§ 20. Mr. DUNCAN GRAHAMasked the Secretary of State for War whether he an explain the conditions under which soldiers were recruited by the Canadian Government for service during the War, with special reference to the case of men who had left this country prior to the outbreak of war and were settled in Canada; whether he is aware that gratuities were promised by the Canadian Government, varying with the length of service; and, if so, will he state what action can be taken by the Home Government to provide that such gratuities as were due to soldiers who have either died or been killed on service will be paid to their parents or other relatives in this country?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI have not sufficient information on the subject to be able to make any statement, and I have no power whatever to intervene in a matter which is one entirely for the Canadian Government.
§ Mr. GRAHAMWill the right hon. Gentleman let us know what is the position?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI do not think this is a matter at all for the War Office. The hon. Member had better enquire through other channels.
§ Mr. GRAHAMWill the right hon. Gentleman tell me through what channel I should make the enquiry?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI would suggest the High Commissioner for Canada might perhaps be a suitable source of information. The War Office has no power.