Derby Scheme

Derby Scheme
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The Derby Scheme was a voluntary recruitment policy in Britain created in 1915 by Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby. The concept behind The Derby Scheme was that men who voluntarily registered their name would be called upon for service only when necessary. Married men had an added incentive in that they were advised they would be called up only once the supply of single men was exhausted.

The scheme proved unsuccessful and was abandoned in December 1915. It was superseded by the Military Service Act 1916.

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