HC Deb 29 May 1940 vol 361 cc534-5
34. Sir T. Moore

asked the Prime Minister whether he will give the number of volunteers who have enlisted in the British fighting services from Eire and Northern Ireland, respectively, since 3rd September?

Mr. Attlee

The number of volunteers from Northern Ireland who have, joined the British Fighting Services from the beginning of September is approximately 10,860. As regards Eire, I regret that no figures are available giving the total number of volunteers.

Mr. Silverman

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what would have been the contribution from Northern Ireland had the National Service (Armed Forces) Act applied to that country?