HC Deb 08 November 1916 vol 87 c221W
Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSY

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture if he will state the number of officials at present employed by the Government at the offices of the Board of Agriculture; how many of them are men of military age; the number of these fit for active service; and whether the military authorities are calling them up?

Mr. ACLAND

In reply, I beg leave to refer my hon. Friend to the answer given him to a similar question to other Departments by the Prime Minister yesterday.

Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSY

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if will state the number of officials at present employed by the Government at the Colonial Office; how many of them are men of military age; the number of these fit for active service; and whether the military authorities are calling them up?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I must refer the hon. Member to the answer which the Prime Minister gave to similar questions yesterday.