§ 12. Mr. Ralph Ethertonasked the Secretary of State for War when it is intended to start training men in the age-groups 24 to 28; and whether he is aware of the public concern at the slow rate of intake to the Army?
§ Mr. LawI am informed by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service that good progress has been made in calling up the age-groups mentioned in the Question. As regards the latter part of the Question, it has already been stated, in answer to previous Questions on the subject, that the intake is being greatly accelerated.