Clause 1. — (Power to Prolong Period of Naval, Military, or Air Force Service.)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 26 March 1919.

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Photo of Mr James Hogge Mr James Hogge , Edinburgh East

Some hon. Members cheer that. That means that this Government is capable of dealing adequately with every situation and requires nobody's help and does not require the help of my hon. and gallant Friend who cheers the fact that there were no concessions. That means that he and I might pair now for the rest of the Session. I would do it willingly if I did not remember the fact that the House would lose the immense ability of my hon. and gallant Friend. This question affects a great many people in this country. If there was one question which met us more than any other at the recent election it was this: "Was I willing to pledge myself as a Parliamentary candidate against British intervention in Russia?" I was asked that question more repeatedly than any other question, and so also was my right hon. Friend in Dundee.