§ 55. Sir SAMUEL SCOTTasked the Secretary of State for War whether recruiting for the Regular Forces is still unsatisfactory; and, if so, what steps he proposes to take?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThis important question is receiving the close attention of the Government. Measures have been taken to stimulate recruiting by bringing the advantages of Army life into greater publicity, and the Adjutant-General and General Officers Commanding-in-Chief are carefully overhauling the machinery of recruiting. I am glad to say that since 1st January, 1914, the number of recruits taken weekly has risen consistently, and it is a justifiable anticipation that the total taken this year will be well up to the re- 354 quirements of normal conditions, and better than that of the previous four years. The subject will be more fully dealt with when an opportunity arises in debate.
§ The PRIME MINISTERYes, as far as I am aware.