Mr. MONTAGUE BARLOWasked the Secretary for War whether attendance at divine service is compulsory on soldiers who do not belong to any of the religious communities for which regular services are provided; and, if so, on what principle are 741W such soldiers allotted to the services they are compelled to attend; and whether exceptions are made in the case of men who conscientiously object to attend any of the services?
§ Colonel SEELYIt is customary for men belonging to denominations which are not specially provided for to attend their own services independently. Nothing is known at the War Office of any cases referred to in the last part of the question.