HC Deb 22 May 1916 vol 82 cc1823-4W
Mr. KING

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether the Government possesses powers to enlist for service abroad men of alien nationality; if so, whether the number of men so to be en- listed is limited and, if limited, to what extent; and whether the Government intends to seek, extend, or use such powers to enlist aliens for the purposes of the present War?

Mr. TENNANT

I would refer my hon. Friend to Section 95 (1), Army Act. There is no intention of seeking power to extend the legal limitations on the enlistment of aliens.