§ Mr. A. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the case of lads under, 17 years of age who enlisted without the consent of their parents, making a false declaration that they are 18 years of age or more; whether such lads are at once released from the Army if their parents give early notice and proof of their correct age; and, if not, on what grounds he claims the right to retain them in the Army against the will of their parents?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLWhere a soldier has enlisted without his parents' consent, stating that he is 18 years of age, he is discharged after verification of his correct age, if he is still under 17 years of age at the time when his parents apply for his release.