§ 46. Mr. Manderasked the Prime Minister whether he is able to give an assurance that the pledge given by the late Prime Minister that conscription would not be introduced in peace time by his Government applies equally to the present administration?
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir.
§ Mr. ManderDoes that answer apply to all forms of compulsory service?
§ The Prime MinisterIt applies to what is asked in the question.
§ Mr. ManderThat is both military and civil. Do I understand that the answer applies to both military and civil service?
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir.
§ Mr. ManderIn that case would the Prime Minister be good enough to see that that answer is conveyed to some of his supporters?
Viscountess AstorWill the Prime Minister see that in case of war there will be some sort of national service, so that the best will not all be killed first?