HC Deb 15 March 1917 vol 91 c1300W
Mr. GINNELL

asked whether Daniel Kennedy, a lad under fifteen, improperly induced to enlist, and now in Mullingar military barracks, will be sent home to his mother forthwith?

Mr. MACPHERSON

Instructions have been issued for the release of this lad as a special case. I am inquiring as to the hon. Member's suggestion that he was improperly induced to enlist.

Mr. GINNELL

asked whether William Murphy, a lad under fifteen, improperly induced to enlist, now No. 11265, 3rd Battalion Connaught Rangers, whose baptismal certificate, sent to the military authorities at Cork, has not been returned, will be sent home to his parents forthwith?

Mr. MACPHERSON

Inquiries are being made, and the hon. Member will be informed of the result.