HC Deb 28 March 1935 vol 299 c2083
55. Mr. E. YOUNG (for Mr. MANDER)

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the present position with regard to the re-introduction of compulsory military service in Austria; and whether the League of Nations has been in communication with the Austrian Government on the subject?

Sir J. SIMON

I have not heard of any proposal to re-introduce compulsory military service in Australia or of any communication between the League of Nations and Austria on the subject.