HC Deb 23 November 1916 vol 87 c1610W
Mr. FITZPATRICK

asked the Secretary of State for War if Private William Murphy, No. 57905, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who was a Reservist living in Ireland at the outbreak of the war and who is now a time-expired soldier, can be compelled to remain in the Army against his wishes under the Military Service Act; and, if not, why was he put in orders in his regiment for retention in the Army?

Mr. FORSTER

I am making inquiries into the circumstances of this case, and, when I have received a report, I will communicate with the hon. Member.