HC Deb 04 May 1916 vol 82 c137W
Sir HASTINGS DUNCAN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether if the Military Service Act, 1916, is amended so as to include youths who have attained the age of eighteen since August last, an opportunity will be given them to enlist voluntarily before they are compulsorily called up?

Mr. TENNANT

It was stated by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister yesterday that in the period which will elapse before the appointed date men to whom the provisions of the Bill apply may voluntarily attest.

Sir H. DUNCAN

asked if youths who are now eighteen, or who will be eighteen before July, and who are entered and are preparing for matriculation examinations for the medical profession will be allowed to postpone joining the Colours until they have sat for their examination?

Mr. TENNANT

This is a case which the local tribunals can take into consideration. I do not think it is possible to give any undertaking on the matter.