§ Sir A. Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for War what are the physical qualifications required of recruits for line regiments at present, as compared with those required in 1934 and in 1914, respectively; and whether the physical standard required is still, as stated in the report on the British Army for 1934, equivalent to, if not higher, than for a first-class insurance policy?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe physical standards, as regard minimum weight and chest measurement, for the year in question are as follow:
—— 1914 1934 1937 Chest fully expanded 33½" 33" 33" Range of expansion 2" 2" 2" Weight 112 lbs. 112 lbs. 112 lbs. The medical standard is still equivalent to, if not higher than, that for a first-class insurance policy.