HC Deb 30 April 1918 vol 105 c1402W
Sir W. DICKINSON

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether he will announce what are the bodies and the work of national importance service in which will entitle a person to the franchise under Section 5 (3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1918?

Mr. FISHER

The work of the following bodies has been recognised by the Admiralty, Army Council, and Air Council as work of national importance in connection with the War:—Young Men's Christian Association, Salvation Army, Church Army, Scottish Churches Huts, Catholic Women's League, Catholic Club Huts, United Navy and Army Board, Soldiers' Christian Association, the Colonial and Continental Church Society, Navy and Army Canteen Board, Wesleyan Army and Navy Board, and the Young Women's Christian Association. The information has been published in the form of a pamphlet, R.P. 7, which has been placed on sale and may be purchased through any bookseller or directly from His Majesty's Stationery Office.