HC Deb 09 August 1905 vol 151 c800
GENERAL LAURIE (Pembroke and Haverfordwest)

To ask the Secretary of State for War whether the circular letter regarding the medical examination of Volunteers, which was stated by him to have been approved by the Army Council and by the Director of Auxiliary Forces, is now being acted upon; and whether any results have reached the War Office.

(Answered by Mr. Secretary Arnold-Forster.) The hon. and gallant Member is under a misapprehension. When referring to this matter in the House. I stated that the Army Council were solely responsible for the circular, which was approved by them. The Director of Auxiliary Forces was only responsible for the form of the circular. I believe that a large number of corps have carried out the required examination, and with very satisfactory results; but no official Returns have yet reached the War Office.