HC Deb 09 August 1916 vol 85 cc1063-4W
Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

asked whether any arrangements have been made or are being made with the Italian Government for the compelling of British subjects resident in Italy to return to the United Kingdom to serve in the Army; if so, what opportunity will be afforded them of appealing to tribunals; will separation and other allowances be payable to their dependants in Italy; has any guarantee been received from the Italian Government as to the protection of their property during their absence; and what provision will be made with regard to British subjects who speak only Italian and not English?

Mr. FORSTER

I stated on the 18th July, in answer to the lion. Member for North Somerset, that no communication had been addressed to the Italian Government with reference to the possibility of obtaining the services for military purposes of British subjects resident in Italy. That is still the position, and the remaining parts of this question do not, consequently, arise.