HC Deb 21 March 1917 vol 91 c1929W
Colonel YATE

asked the hon. Member for Worcestershire (Bewdley Division) whether restrictions are still being placed on employés of the Customs and Excise Departments who wish to join the Army?

Mr. BALDWIN

A considerable number of Customs and Excise employés have been and are being released for military service, but I am afraid it is inevitable that in this Department as in others some men who wish to join the Colours should be still retained on their civil duties.