HC Deb 07 May 1918 vol 105 cc1986-7W
Mr. KING

asked the Minister of National Service how many exemptions from military service have been granted to Russians and Italians, respectively, who have been called up for military service in this country by Ministers claiming to act for Russia and Italy under the military conventions?

Mr. BECK

According to the information at present in my possession, the numbers of Russians and Italians exempted are, respectively: Russians, 2,636; Italians, 3,089.