§ 59. Mr. AMERYasked the Secretary for War whether the rule limiting the total number of re-engaged men to 10 per cent. of the strength of units is still in force; and, if not, from what date has it been discontinued?
§ Mr. TENNANTThe regulation on the subject has not been altered, but I would refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave on this subject to the hon. Member for the Tavistock Division on the 19th May.
§ Mr. AMERYCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether it is not the fact that many men who were informed on enlistment that they could re-engage have been excluded by virtue of this rule; and whether it is good for recruiting that the legitimate expectations of the men should be disappointed in that way?
§ Mr. TENNANTI do not think it is the case that many men have been disappointed, because in very few units have the number applying come up to 10 per cent.