London, March 29.
During the debate on the Army Votes yesterday the position of married men was again brought before the attention of the House.
Mr. Walter Long stated that Reserved occupations have been largely reduced. Tt has been decided that in a variety of trades men below certain ages, varying from 25 to 35 in different trades, must be released and also that a greater demand could justly be made from agriculture. These decisions would be applicable immediately and the Service Act for the avoidance of industrial compulsion were leaying too wide gaps and a remedy was under consideration.—Reuter Special.
The Liberal War Committee has passed a resolution in favour of extending compulsory service to married men.
Mr. Asquith, in a message to Mr.
the Coalition Candidate in the Harborough by-election, say "T trust you will demonstrate the true unity of the nation which our greatest strength in prosecuting Sir Edward Carson, in a letter to Gibson Bowles, who is contesting Harborough on behalf of marri attested men, pays a tribute to his services in saving the country from the disastrous results of the Declaration of London. He continu ing "T am a supporter of the Coali Government and every opportunity ought to be taken to strengthen its hands by the election to the House of Commons of men whose criticisms help to solve great international problems."
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