HC Deb 05 November 1918 vol 110 c1948W
Sir H. GREENWOOD

asked the Minister of National Service whether, in view of the improved war situation, he can extend any special concession to men who have more than five children; and whether it is a fact that none of our Allies recruit men who have six children or more?

Mr. BECK

The system of exemption in Allied countries is not the same as that which we have in force here. Under our system tribunals judge each case on its merits. With regard to the first part of the question, while it is not possible yet to relax the instructions with regard to recruiting, we may, I think, legitimately hope that before long some relaxation will be possible.