HC Deb 07 March 1917 vol 91 cc406-7W
Mr. DAVISON DALZIEL

asked what will be the position after the War of a British subject of military age, ordinarily a resident of Great Britain, who left this country since the outbreak of hostilities and has not since returned to fulfil his military duties or justified his absence to the military authorities?

Sir G. CAVE

This is a question of law which may have to be determined by the Courts, and in the meantime I think it is undesirable that I should answer it in general terms.