§ Sir F. Fremantleasked the Secretary of State for War in how many areas there is difficulty in maintaining the required establishment of the Home Guard; and if any pressure can be exerted on men in reserved occupations who could, but will not, join to do so?
§ Captain MargessonThere has been no serious falling-off in the numbers of the Home Guard in any area. While it is not intended to introduce compulsory enlistment for the reasons given in my answer to my hon. and gallant Friends the Member for Ayr Burghs (Sir T. Moore) and the Member for South Cardiff (Colonel A. Evans) on 21st January last, I hope that men in reserved occupations who can afford the time will not fail to come forward where they are needed.