HC Deb 01 April 1936 vol 310 cc1992-3
46. Mr. McGOVERN

asked the Prime Minister whether he can give a guarantee that a conscription Measure will not be introduced so long as peace prevails?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)

Yes, Sir, so far as the present Government are concerned.

Mr. McGOVERN

I am delighted to have that assurance.

Mr. SHINWELL

Will the right hon. Gentleman say how long the present Government will last?