The Archive · 1938

New Commons Debate On Register Plan

Conservatives Desire to Have Compulsory Scheme — SPECIAL TO THE "N.CD.N." London, Dee. 13

A growing feeling among Government supporters that the proposed National Voluntary Register should be made compulsory, and also that there should be further opportunities for a debate on the question before the House of Commons rises for Christmas has led to the decision to have a second day's debate on the national service on December 20.

The debate on foreign affairs which the Labour Party requested will take place on December 19.—Reuter.

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