32. Major BARINGasked the Secretary of State for War what steps are being taken to ascertain the number of men in the National Reserve who are likely to be effective for war; and whether it is proposed to include them in the scheme for Home defence?
§ Colonel SEELYThe work of classification is now proceeding, and until it is completed I shall not be in a position to make any statement on the subject.
Major BARINGCan the right hon. Gentleman say when he expects to get that report completed, and will he bear in mind that there is grave danger of the men interested in this movement losing their interest if something is not done soon?
§ Colonel SEELYI hope not. The work is proceeding and in some cases is nearly completed, but in some it is not. I do not think it would be well to make a partial 1257 statement, but I will let the hon. and gallant Gentleman know as soon as I can deal with it.