§ MR. BOWERMAN (Deptford)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War 1072 whether he is aware that recruiting for the Scottish Horse is left in the hands of the troopers, who can object to and prevent the recruiting of any individual on account of social inequality; and, if not, whether he will have the matter inquired into with a view to the practice being stopped.
§ MR. HALDANEThe General Officer Commanding-in-Chief concerned has been requested to furnish a Report on this matter.
§ MR. BOWERMANIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that a young; fellow with a strong desire to join the regiment was rejected, on the ground that he was badly dressed and did not wear a collar and tie?
§ MR. HALDANEI am not aware of it, but inquiry is being made.