Transcribed by Susan Bergeron. Geo. News Chronicle Saturday, February 8th, 1941 Magistrate Found How Men could Dodge Army Ministry of Labour experts are investigating the discovery of a loophole in the calling-up regulations. Dr. F.J.O. CODDINGTON, Bradford stipendiary magistrate, has revealed how simple it is for a man to evade Army service by merely refusing to undergo his medical examination. The worst thing that can happen to anyone who resists the doctors is to be fined £5 or be sent to prison for one month maximum. The Ministry admitted yesterday that the doctor's disclosure had surprised them. An official said: "The legal aspects of such a case are being carefully examined to prevent any recurrence. Commons Question. "If a man refuses to be medically examined, the only procedure that can be adopted at the moment is for him to be fined or detained. "If it is found possible to examine him while detained, the difficulty is solved. But if he is troublesome and still refuses to be examined, he cannot be graded properly and nothing more can be done." The question is to be raised in the Commons. .....