HC Deb 05 May 1939 vol 346 c2230W
Mr. A. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he will state the number of recruits who have joined the Regular Army and the Territorial forces, respectively, since 31st March, 1939?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

During the period 1st to 29th April last, 3,254 recruits were finally approved for the Regular Army, and approximately 88,000 recruits were enlisted or in process of enlistment for the Territorial Army.

Forward to