§ 76. Mr. CLAUDE LOWTHERasked the Under-Secretary for War whether, in view of the fact that the greater part of the Regular Army is now serving abroad, the Government will make it obligatory for every man in the country between the ages of eighteen years and thirty years to devote at least two hours daily to drill and rifle practice during the duration of the war?
§ Mr. TENNANTI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to a somewhat similar question yesterday by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister.
§ Mr. LOWTHERWill the Government consider the advisability of providing rifles and instructors for forces raised for Home defence by private individuals?
§ Mr. TENNANTI am afraid that it is not possible for the Army Council to supply rifles. We are keeping pace with the output at the factories for the supply of those going into the new Army.
§ Mr. LOWTHERMay I ask whether facilities will be given for instructors? I quite understand that rifles cannot be supplied at the present moment.
§ Mr. TENNANTI would like notice of that question, in order that I may consult the Secretary of State about it.